Basic Concepts of Gnathology and Physiological Occlusion

– Why should dentists gain insights on gnathology?

– Neurophysiological basis of dental occlusion

– The cranio-mandibular relationships:

- Centric occlusion

- Centric relation

- Ecentric positions of the jaw

- The rest position.

– Defining the cranio-mandibular relationship

– Biomechanics of the mandible

– The disc-condyle relationship. 

Recommended for: Functional dentists, General dentists.