(Above) Biomimetic dentistry can help even those patients with several occlusional force problems. Onlays, in combination with carefully preserved dental roots, can sometimes stand up to high forces even better than natural teeth!
Lesson 6: Occlusion Adaptive Procedure
Adapt biomimetic dentistry techniques to your patients' needs. Maximal occlusional force varies greatly between patients - anywhere from 55 lbs to 975 lbs of pressure! High occlusional force necessitates adaptation; onlays for high-occlusional-force patients can be shaped to verticalize forces and keep onlays and adhesive from cracking under the strain.The final lesson, Occlusion Adaptive Procedure, covers the following:
- Unterbrink's technique for occlusion checking
- Adaptations for high-occlusional-force patients
- The basic twelve-step protocol of biomimetic dentistry