Volume 10 Issue 4 (July-August, 2024)

Review Articles

Occlusal Scheme in Complete Denture – A Review
Dr Renu Gupta, Dr Varsha Khichi, Dr Divya Vashisht, Dr Venus Chandel, Dr Priya Ravichandran

The occlusal scheme refers to the configuration and organization of occlusal contacts found in both natural and artificial teeth. The selection of a specific occlusal scheme influences the interaction of occlusal contacts between opposing teeth during centric relation and the functional movements of the mandible. In the context of dentures, the number and strength of these contacts play a crucial role in determining the magnitude and direction of forces transmitted through the denture bases to the residual ridges. Consequently, the occlusal scheme is a critical consideration in the design of complete dentures.

 
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