A device for occlusal plane determination

Occlusal Plane Analyzer: A Customized Device for Determining the Occlusal Plane

Dentists have always faced the challenge of providing accord between function and esthetics. It can be said that for the success of complete denture prosthesis, arranging the teeth in correct plane of occlusion is pivotal. The orientation of the occlusal plane forms the basis for teeth arrangement conducive to satisfactory esthetics and proper function. The glossary of prosthodontic terms (July...

Occlusal Plane Determination Using Custom Made Broadrick Occlusal Plane Analyser: A Case Control Study

Proper occlusal plane is an essential consideration when multiple long span posterior restorations are designed. The determination of the occlusal plane can have a profound effect on the short and long term success of a restorative case. Purpose of Study. (1) To determine the appropriate occlusal curve for individual patients. (2) To compare the deviation of the clinical occlusal curve with the...

Functional Aesthetic Occlusal Plane (FAOP)

INTRODUCTION A reasonable exposure of incisors and gingival tissues is generally considered more attractive than excess or lack of exposure. A reasonable gingival exposure is considered to be around 0 to 2 mm when smiling and 2-4 mm exposure of the maxillary incisor edge when the lips are at rest. OBJECTIVE The aim of this paper is to present the Functional Aesthetic Occlusal Plane (FAOP), wh...

Influence of wrong determination of occlusal plane in maxillary advancement: a model surgery study

1DDS, Master student, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil 2DDS, MS, PhD, Collaborative Researcher, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil 3DDS, MS, PhD, Associate professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division, Piracicaba Dental School, Uni...

Maxillary Occlusal Plane and Clinical Symptoms