Simulation of occlusion in restorative dentistry: the Artex system; an up-to-date concept regarding facebow registration, individual recordings, articulators and measuring instruments
Marcus Oliver AhlersMicrobial hard tooth structure damage and periodontal
diseases were the main focus of dental medicine for many
years. A new situation is now arising due to inevitable developments in society. As in other medical disciplines, more
effort is now being directed towards prevention. Prophylactic measures aimed at decay and periodontitis are gaining importance parallel to prevention of functional interferences and other diseases of the masticatory system.
Irrespective of how many teeth are to restore, for a longterm prognosis the dental work has to be functionally
oriented.
This handbook describes current concepts in diagnostics
and treatment developed in our clinic and is meant as a
guideline for general practitioners. The author‘s systematic
presentation - with a continuous chapter buildup and generous illustrations - is apt to encourage anyone who until
now has kept away from the field of functional diagnosis
and treatment.
The concept presented here aims, above all at the prevention of temporomandibular dysfunctions following restorative treatment of asymptomatic patients. It is designed
to reduce the risk of overstressing or damaging the masticatory system. The step-by-step procedure is eminently
practical and leads to functional restorations that are easy
to adapt to. Close cooperation between practice and laboratory is kept in mind throughout.
The clear and simple terminology and vast number of highresolution images and computergenerated illustrations
have contributed to a very encouraging success amongst
German dentists. Therefore, I am convinced that this international edition too, will provide a new perspective to
functional restorative dentistry in the new millennium.