Occlusion — the Missing Conversation
A restoration is only as durable as the bite it lives in.
The way teeth meet — statically and during function — determines how long any restoration will last. Yet occlusion is often the least-discussed variable in restorative planning.
What clinicians look at
- Wear facets and their pattern
- Joint function and range of motion
- Parafunction: clenching and grinding
- Stability of the bite over time
Why it matters
Beautiful ceramic placed into a destructive bite fails on the same schedule as the teeth that preceded it. Correcting occlusion is often the highest-value intervention in a long-term plan.
General education
Presented with the historical professional background of Dr. Marianna Zadov, DDS. General information only, not individualized dental advice; no clinical care is offered.
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