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Changes in Occlusal Philosophies for Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Martin G D Kelleher1, Hui Lynn Ooi2, Igor R Blum3
1Consultant & Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, King's College Hospital, London, UK.
Abstract:
This article reviews some of the main tenets of different occlusal philosophies involved in 'full mouth rehabilitation' and evolved since the late 19th century. This review is not intended as a comprehensive historical review of all the people who wrote, researched, or taught on the topic, and it is certainly not intended to disparage their well-meaning contributions. It is intended to highlight some of the changes that occurred in relation to full mouth rehabilitation occlusal concepts along with the dates when they were articulated.
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