Simplified Occlusion for Optimum Outcomes

Dr Lane Ochi presents this RipeGlobal Dental Short to help you understand and apply the concept of the single contact: How it ensures occlusal stability, simplifies delivery, and insures longevity of our indirect restorations.

When performing single crown restoration in patients, it is important that the crown contributes to harmonious function. Traditionally, crown occlusal surface is designed based on static relationship. However, when a patient’s dynamic occlusion is evaluated, an occlusal interference usually can be found. It is generally accepted that a lateral interference should not exist in a new restoration.

The question is: How do we predictably prevent these lateral interferences?