[Occlusion-building with tooth-colored restoration materials]

Severe localized or generalized tooth wear will result in loss of vertical dimension. Rehabilitation of the dimensional height is often required. A causal approach is the choice of preference to prevent progression of destructive processes. However, the etiology of pathological wear is not yet clarified, so reversible and non-destructive tooth saving restorative procedures are essential. For adjustment and stabilization of the occlusion of CMD problems the philosophy and treatment approach are similar. Tooth coloured adhesive restorations can be fabricated in different manners, directly and indirectly. In this article treatment objectives for occlusal rehabilitation are described and two cases presented where tooth coloured restorations are used.