At the 2004 annual scientific session the Evidence Based Dentistry section will discuss the evidence supporting current occlusal theories.  Speakers at this session will be Drs. George Zarb, Lysle Johnston, Tom Taylor, Paul Pokorny and Chuch McNeill. 

Background information on occlusal theories may be beneficial.  For this reason the following articles are provided as reference material.  Some of the articles may be downloaded directly from this web site while others will require a trip to the library.  Please look below to find some stimulating reading. 

The following articles may be downloaded by 
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Occlusal Interface

Methods for comparing the results of different studies

Reflections on science and clinical reality

Clinical complications in fixed prosthodontics

Occlusion in removable partial prosthodontics

Terminal hinge movements of the mandible

Quantification and validation of predictive values of occlusal variables in temporomandibular disorders using a multifactorial analysis

Experimental occlusal discrepancies and nocturnal bruxism

The function and importance of incisal guidance in oral rehabilitation

Analysis of occlusal variables, dental attrition, and age for distinguishing healthy controls for female patients with intracapsular temporomandibular disorders

Physiologic jaw relations and occlusion of complete dentures

Physiologic vertical dimension and centric relation

Selected articles regarding occlusion

1. Ash MM. Reflections on science and clinical reality. J Prosthet Dent 2000: 90; 373-384.

2. Azarbal M. Comparison of Myo-Monitor centric position to centric relation and centric occlusion. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 1977: 38; 331-7.

3. Beyron HL. Occlusion: Point of significance in planning restorative procedures.

J Prosthet Dent 1973: 30; 641–652.

4. Berry DC, Singh BP. Daily variations in occlusal contacts. J Prosthet Dent 1983:50; 386–391.

5. Brill N, Schubeler S, Tryde G. The influence of occlusal patterns on movements of the mandible J Prosthet Dent 1962: 12; 255-___.

6. Celenza FV. The centric position: Replacement and character. J Prosthet Dent 1973: 30; 591-98.

7. Collazzi FA, Michael CG, Javid NS, Gibbs CH. Condylar and incisal border movements: A comparative study of complete dentures and natural subjects J Prosthet Dent 1988: 59; 453 – 9.

8. Clayton JA. A pantographic reproducibility index for use in diagnosing temporomanbibular joint dysfunction: A research report. J Prosthet Dent 1985: 54; 827-31.

9. Clayton JA, Beard CC. An electronic, computerized pantographic reproducibility index for use in diagnosing temporomanbibular joint dysfunction: A research report. J Prosthet Dent 1986: 55; 500-5.

10. D’Amico A. Functional occlusion of the natural teeth of man. J Prosthet Dent 1961: 11; 899-915.

11. Gazit E, Fitzig S, Lieberman MA. Reproducibility of occlusal marking techniques. J Prosthet Dent 1986: 55; 505–509.

12. Gibbs CH, Mahan PE, Wilkinson TM, Mauderl A. EMG activity of the superior belly of the lateral pterygoid muscle in relation to other jaw muscles. J Prosthet Dent 1984: 51; 691-702.

13. Goodacre CJ, Bernal G, Rungcharassaeng K, Kan JYK. Clinical complications in fixed prosthodontics. J Prosthet Dent 2003: 90;31-41.

14. Henderson D. Occlusion in removable partial prosthodontics. J Prosthet Dent 1971: 27; 151 – 9, 1971 and 2004: 91; 1-5.

15. Jankelson B, Sparks S, Crane PF, Randke IC. Neural conduction of the Myo-Monitor Stimulus: A Quantitative analysis. J Prosthet Dent 1975: 34; 245-53.

16. Jasinevicius TR, Yellowitz JA, Vaughan GG, Brooks ES, Baughan LW, Cline N, Theiss LB. Centric relation definitions taught in 7 dental schools: Results of faculty and student surveys. J Prosthet Dent 2000: 9; 87-94.

17. Jemt T, Lindquist S, Hedegard B. Group function or canine protection. J Prosthet Dent 1982: 48; 719-___.

18. Lytle RB. Vertical relation of occlusion by the patient’s neuromuscular perception J Prosthet Dent 1964: 14; 12 – 21.

19. Meyers ML. Centric relation records – Historical review J Prosthet Dent 1982: 47; 141 – 5.

20. Payne SH. Comparative study of posterior occlusion. J Prosthet Dent 1952: 2; 661 – 6.

21. Posselt U. Terminal hinge movement of the mandible. J Prosthet Dent 1957: 7; 787 – 97.

22. Preston J. A reassessment of the mandibular transverse axis theory. J Prosthet Dent 1979: 41; 605 – 13.

23. Pullinger AG, Seligman DA. Quantification and validation of predictive values of occlusal variables in temporomandibular disorders using a multifactorial analysis. J Prosthet Dent 2000: 83; 66–75.

24. Reynolds JM. The organization of occlusion for natural teeth. J Prosthet Dent 1971: 26; 56–67.

25. Remien JC, Ash MM. Myo-monitor centric: An evaluation. J Prosthet Dent 1974: 31; 137-45.

26. Rivera-Morales WC, Mohl ND. Relationship of occlusal vertical dimension

to the health of the masticatory system. J Prosthet Dent 1991: 65; 547–553.

27. Rugh JD, Barghi N, Drago CJ. Experimental occlusal discrepancies and nocturnal bruxism. J Prosthet Dent 1984: 51; 548–553.

28. Schuyler CH. Factors of occlusion applicable to restorative dentistry. J Prosthet Dent 1953: 3; 772-82.

29. Schuyler CH. The function and importance of incisal guidance in oral rehabilitation. J Prosthet Dent 2001: 86; 231.

30. Schweitzer J. Masticatory function in man mandibular repositioning. J Prosthet Dent ____:12; 262 – 91.

31. Seligman DA, Pullinger AG. Analysis of occlusal variables, dental attrition, and age for distinguishing healthy controls from female patients with intracapsular temporomandibular disorders. J Prosthet Dent 2000: 83; 76–82.

32. Serrano, PT, JI Nicholls, RA Yuodelis. Centric relation change during therapy with corrective occlusion prostheses. J Prosthet Dent 1984: 51; 97-105.

33.Shanahan TE. Physiologic jaw relations and occlusion of complete dentures. J Prosthet Dent 1955: 5; 319 – 24 and 2004: 91; 203-205.

34. Shanahan TE. Physiological vertical dimension and centric relation. J Prosthet Dent 1956: 6; 741 – 7 and 2004: 91; 206-209.

35. Sheppard IM, Sheppard SM. Vertical dimension measurements. J Prosthet Dent 1975: 34; 269 – 77.

36. Shupe R., Mohamed SE, Christensen LV, Finger IM, Weinberg R. Effects of occlusal guidance on jaw muscle activity. J Prosthet Dent 1984: 51; 811-18.

37. Silverman MM. Speaking method in measuring vertical dimension. J Prosthet Dent 1953: 3; 193 – 9.

38. Stuart CE. The contributions of gnathology to prosthodontics. J Prosthet Dent 1973; 30:607–608.

39. Toolson LB, Smith D. Clinical measurement and evaluation of vertical dimension. J Prosthet Dent 1982: 47; 236 – 41.

40. Thornton LJ. Anterior guidance: Group function/ canine guidance - A literature review. J Prosthet Dent 1990: 64; 479-82.

41. Trapozzano VR, Lazzari JB. Experimental study of the testing of occlusal patterns on the same denture bases. J Prosthet Dent 1952: 2; 440 – 57.

42. Turell AJ. Clinical assessment of vertical dimension. J Prosthet Dent 1972: 28; 238 – 46.

43. Weinberg LA. An evaluation of duplicability of temporomandibular joint radiographs. J Prosthet Dent 1970: 24; 512-41.

44. Weinberg LA. An evaluation of asymmetry in TMJ radiographs. J Prosthet Dent 1978: 40; 315-23.

45. Weinberg LA. Anterior condylar displacement: Its diagnosis and treatment. J Prosthet Dent 1975: 34; 195-207.

46. Weinberg LA. Posterior bilateral condylar displacement: Its diagnosis and treatment. J Prosthet Dent 1976: 3; 426-440.

47. Weinberg LA. Posterior unilateral condylar displacement: Its diagnosis and treatment. J Prosthet Dent 1977: 76; 559-69.

48. Weinberg LA. Superior condylar displacement: Its diagnosis and treatment. J Prosthet Dent 1975: 34; 59-76.

49. Williamson EH, Lundquist DO. Anterior guidance: Its effect on electromyographic activity of the temporal and masseter muscles. J Prosthet Dent 1983: 49: 816-23.

50. Yurkstas AA, Kapur KK. Factors influencing centric relation records in edentulous mouths. J Prosthet Dent 1964: 14; 1054 – 65.