Occlusal morphology

Original Title:
Occlusal Morphology
Original Language: English
Publisher:
Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc.
Chicago, Berlin, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo 1980
Author: Frank V. Celenza
English Title: Occlusal Morphology
Translation, Editing, and Layout:
Piergiorgio Pasotti, Dentist
Publisher: Independently Published
Date of Translation and Layout: August 2024
Language: English
Pages: 116, paperback
Images: 103, en color
ISBN 0-000000-00-0
Dimensions: 170 x 240 x 15 mm
Weight: 450 g
Theme: Morphology of Dental Occlusion. Dental Occlusion. Physiology of Dental Occlusion. Medicine. Dentistry. Dental Prosthetics. Dental Technician.
Intended for University Dental Students, Dental Technician Students, Professional Dentists, Professional Dental Technicians

This manual was first published in 1973 under the title, “The Physiological Development of Occlusal Morphology”. The second edition was published in seven languages in 1975. This third edition has several changes and additions which should add to the value of this teaching technique.

This manual is designed to help the student gain intimate insight and knowledge in all three anatomical styles of occlusion. Understanding all three should add versatility to the armamentarium of the practitioner rather than a blind adherence to one concept which cannot be applicable to all conditions.

This is a teaching manual and as such does not pretend to contain all the information on the subject. There are many opportunities for instructor elaboration. Handled correctly this method of teaching the subject of occlusion can be the most meaningful and rewarding vehicle of an occlusion course.

The drop-wax add-on technique was introduced to the dental profession by Dr. Everitt V. Payne. His technique was later modified and taught by Dr. Peter K. Thomas. Dr. Harry C. Lundeen color coded the system and pioneered the teaching of occlusion in the undergraduate curriculum. This has been expanded by Dr. Rex Ingraham and Dr. Arnold Weissgold to include a more comprehensive view of the subject. Dr. Peter E. Dawson has been most helpful in emphasizing the importance of the anterior components.

The pioneering efforts of Dr. Niles Guichet were instrumental in exposing the profession to a more clarified view of the science of occlusion. The way was paved earlier by Dr. Anthony DePietro and of course originally by Drs. Beverly McCollum, Harvey Stallard, and Charles E. Stuart.

I have attempted to draw from the knowledge of these teachers and assemble, modify, and present what I sincerely hope is an improved and comprehensive approach to teaching this aspect of the subject. In this regard I must thank my teachers, the late Dr. Ernest Granger who introduced me to the field, and most especially Dr. Victor O. Lucia who literally took me by the hand and guided me through those difficult early years as my teacher, mentor, and good friend.

Credit for all the artwork must go to Ms. Ilsa Parr. Her tireless energy and suggestions were essential to the construction of this manual.

Finally, to Dr. Alain Roizen goes the credit for organizing, editing, and in general just making certain that this book was done. Without his efforts this book would never have been written and I am sincerely grateful to him.