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Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design by Peter E. Dawson, DDS is an interdisciplinary reference on occlusal disease, temporomandibular disorders, and smile design, written for general dentists and specialists. Dental schools, group practices, and continuing-education programs can source it in bulk directly through Global Academic Supply.
Key Features
- 1st edition, Mosby (Elsevier), 2006, hardcover
- Hundreds of full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams of the masticatory system
- Covers centric relation, vertical dimension, the envelope of function, and the five options for occlusal correction
- Differential diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders alongside functional smile design principles
- Publisher list price $202.00
Specifications
- Author: Peter E. Dawson, DDS
- Publisher: Mosby (Elsevier)
- Edition: 1st
- Format: Hardcover
- ISBN-13: 9780323033718
- ISBN-10: 0323033717
- Publication date: 2006
Buy in Bulk from Global Academic Supply
Functional Occlusion is available to order through Global Academic Supply at $86.99 per copy for 5+, $83.99 for 10+, and $79.99 for 25+, against a $86.99 list price. Institutions can pay by purchase order with Net-30 terms, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted for qualifying organizations.
About This Edition
Written by Peter E. Dawson, DDS, Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design takes an interdisciplinary approach to occlusal disease, explaining its origins and treatment options while addressing common misconceptions. It is a natural bulk title for dental schools and continuing-education programs teaching occlusion, TMJ disorders, and restorative/esthetic treatment planning.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9780323033718 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0323033717 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Authors | Peter E. Dawson, DDS |
| Publisher | Mosby (Elsevier) |
| Publication date | 2006 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Category | Medicine & Healthcare |
| Subcategory | Dentistry |
| List price | $99.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
Part I: Functional Harmony
- The Concept of Complete Dentistry
- Perspectives on Occlusion and "Everyday Dentistry"
- Occlusal Disease
- The Determinants of Occlusion
- The Temporomandibular Joint
- The Masticatory Musculature
- Centric Relation
- Adapted Centric Posture
- Determining Centric Relation
- Load Testing for Verification of Centric Relation
- Recording Centric Relation
- Classification of Occlusions
- Vertical Dimension
- The Neutral Zone
- The Envelope of Function
- Functional Smile Design
- Anterior Guidance and Its Relationship to Smile Design
- Restoring Lower Anterior Teeth
- Long Centric
- The Plane of Occlusion
- Posterior Occlusion
- Simplifying Instrumentation for Occlusal Analysis and Treatment
Part II: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Differential Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorders
- Occluso-Muscle Disorders
- Intracapsular Disorders of the TMJ
...plus additional chapters on programmed treatment planning, restorative and prosthodontic occlusal correction, and interdisciplinary case sequencing (47 chapters total).
Key Topics
- 1st edition, Mosby (Elsevier), 2006, hardcover
- Hundreds of full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams of the masticatory system
- Covers centric relation, vertical dimension, the envelope of function, and the five options for occlusal correction
- Differential diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders alongside functional smile design principles
- Publisher list price $202.00
Who This Is For
- General dentists treating occlusion and bite-related problems
- Prosthodontists and restorative dentists
- Dentists working with TMJ/TMD diagnosis and treatment planning
- Cosmetic and esthetic dentists integrating function with smile design
- Dental specialists managing complex occlusal cases
- Dental students and postgraduate residents studying occlusion
- Dental schools, clinics, and continuing-education programs using advanced occlusion references
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9780323033718) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this book for?
A: General dentists and dental specialists working on occlusion, TMJ disorders, and smile design, and dental schools teaching occlusal treatment planning.
Q: What edition and format is this?
A: The 1st edition, hardcover, published by Mosby (Elsevier) in 2006.
Q: Does the book cover TMJ diagnosis as well as smile design?
A: Yes. It is organized around functional harmony (jaw anatomy, function, and occlusal classification), differential diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders, and functional esthetics/smile design, using an interdisciplinary approach.
Q: What bulk pricing tiers apply to this title?
A: $82.99 per copy for 5+, $79.99 for 10+, and $76.99 for 25+, against a $84.99 list price.
Q: Is it in stock for a bulk order?
A: Yes, it's currently in stock and available for bulk order.