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A simplified technique for determining the occlusal plane in full denture construction
Author(s) -
SPRATLEY MARTYN H.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1980.tb01460.x
Subject(s) - computer science , orthodontics , dentistry , variety (cybernetics) , simple (philosophy) , plane (geometry) , dental occlusion , medicine , artificial intelligence , mathematics , surgery , geometry , philosophy , epistemology , occlusion
Summary Because of difficulties encountered by students in determining the occlusal plane at the registration stage of full denture treatment, a simple technique which can be easily taught has been devised. Review of literature revealed a wide variety of landmarks and techniques advocated by various authorities and these are discussed. A technique using direct vision is described and a review of a series of patients showed it to be valid for the majority of cases.