Occlusion

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Occlusion Philosophies

1. Musculoskeletal/Centric Relation
   • a muscle-braced position
2. Most Posterior Retruded Position
   • a ligamentous-braced position
3. Anterior Protrusive Position
   • a muscle-braced position
4. Neuromuscular Position
   • a gravity-assisted position
5. Intercuspal Position
   • a tooth contact-determined position
6. The 4/7 Radiographic Position
   • a radiographic-determined position

Categories of Occlusion Philosophies

1. Position of TMJ
2. Design of Anterior Guidance
   • steep vs. flat
3. Formulas to develop occlusal relationships