The October 2000 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association discusses current issues in occlusion.

Current Issues in Occlusion
An introduction to the issue.
By Donald A. Curtis, DMD, and Richard T. Kao, DDS, PhD

Occlusion: What It Is and What It Is Not
Management of the occlusion is directly correlated to the successful treatment and maintenance of the teeth, but it has not been scientifically proven that it is directly correlated to the musculoskeletal disorders that affect the jaw.
By Charles McNeill, DDS

Occlusal Considerations in Determining Treatment Prognosis
Occlusion influences the prognosis of individual teeth and the overall treatment prognosis.
By Richard T. Kao, DDS, PhD; Raymond Chu, DDS; and Donald A. Curtis, DMD

Occlusal Considerations for Implant Restorations in the Partially Edentulous Patient
Appropriate occlusal considerations can decrease restorative complications.
By Donald A. Curtis, DMD, Arun Sharma, BDS, MS; Fredrick C. Finzen, DDS; and Richard T. Kao, DDS, PhD

Occlusion: An Orthodontic Perspective
Excellent static occlusal and functional goals are critical elements in the long-term stability of orthodontic treatment.
By Paul M. Kasrovi, DDS, MS; Michael Meyer, DDS; Gerald D. Nelson, DDS

A Practical Guide to Occlusal Management for the General Practitioner
An classification system outlined in this article can assist the general dentist in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of problems associated with the stomatognathic system.
By Gordon D. Douglass, DDS, MS; Larry Jenson, DDS; and Daniel Mendoza, DDS