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Occlusion — Ash & Ramfjord (PDF, p.58)

1. Take full dental history including parafunctional habits and TMD symptoms.
2. Perform extraoral/TMJ exam and palpation.
3. Record centric relation and centric occlusion; note discrepancies.
4. Inspect static contacts with articulating paper; map wear facets.
5. Assess dynamic movements for interferences; record excursive contacts.
6. Mount diagnostic casts when occlusal rehabilitation is planned.
7. Decide on intervention: conservative equilibration for minor interferences; splint therapy for acute TMD; orthodontic/restorative plans for structural correction.
8. Re-evaluate after intervention and monitor periodontal status.

Freedom in Centric

: A key concept associated with their work is "freedom in centric," which suggests that there should be a small area of flat contact in the centric position rather than a single, locked point. Key Topics in "Occlusion"

: A state where the system functions efficiently and without pain, even if it doesn't meet "ideal" mechanical standards. Pathologic Occlusion Ash Ramfjord Pdf 58

Editions

: The book has gone through several revisions, including the 3rd edition (1983) and the 4th edition (1995). Occlusion — Ash & Ramfjord (PDF, p