This document discusses lingualized occlusion for removable prosthodontics. It begins by providing background on the search for ideal denture occlusion and defines lingualized occlusion. Key points include:
- Prof. Alfred Gysi first introduced the concept of lingualized occlusion in 1927 using maxillary teeth with single linear cusps fitting into shallow mandibular depressions.
- Lingualized occlusion aims to maintain esthetics and food penetration of anatomic teeth while providing the mechanical freedom of non-anatomic teeth. It utilizes anatomic maxillary teeth and modified non-anatomic mandibular teeth.
- The document outlines the evolution and advantages of lingualized occlusion and provides principles for its use in
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