An Evaluation of Functional Occlusal Interferences in Orthodontically Treated and Untreated Subjects
Abstract
Centric occlusion-initiated functional registrations demonstrate similar numbers and types of lateral and protrusive functional occlusion contacts in 49 post-orthodontic subjects and 27 non-orthodontic subjects with ideal static occlusions. Nonworking (balancing) functional occlusion contacts were present in an overwhelming percentage of both groups.
Contributor Notes
Dr. Rinchuse is an Associate Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and in the private practice of orthodontics in Greensburg and Mount Pleasant, Pa. He holds degrees in Dentistry (D.M.D.), Pharmacology and Physiology (M.S.) and Orthodontics (M.D.S.) from the University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Sassouni is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He holds Dental (D.D.S.) and DSc. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania