Occlusal analysis 1 article

Occlusal analysis examines how upper and lower teeth contact in static positions and during mandibular movement. Clinical assessment may consider intercuspal contacts, guidance, excursive interferences, wear patterns, jaw movement and the behaviour of restorations or prostheses under function. Articulating paper and other recording methods can help localize contacts, but interpretation depends on the wider clinical context. Occlusal analysis describes the assessment process rather than a diagnosis or an automatic indication for occlusal adjustment.