Pete Dawson’s New Book
Functional Occlusion From TMJ to Smile Design.
This book uses an interdisciplinary approach to explain the origin
of and possible solutions to many different occlusal problems. Dr.
Peter E. Dawson guides the reader along the way providing balanced
explanations of theory and technique. He also debunks many popular
misconceptions through practical discussion of their origins and the
deficiencies of the arguments behind them.
Different sides of
many philosophies are presented while guiding the reader to the most
functional and esthetic solution to various occlusal situations.
Hundreds of full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams show
aspects of the masticatory system, the epidemiology of occlusal
problems, and procedures for finding the ideal occlusion. Whether the
reader is a general dentist or a specialist, they will find this book
applicable to their treatment methods and philosophies.
$166.00

Text & Video Reference
The Function of Teeth (Book & DVD)
This book and DVD companion describe and explain major findings of a
22-year active research era. For the first time, a clear understanding
of how people use their teeth during chewing is related to the graphic
jaw movement recordings used for designing and adjusting the condylar
controls of articulators. It welcomes the renewed interest in natural
tooth form of the posterior teeth pertinent to the location of the
forces generated within the chewing cycle and the stability of the
joints. It supports the proprioceptive and esthetic role of the
anterior teeth. Over 200 illustrations including patient treatment
examples.
The 2-hour DVD, which supplements material in the text, relates total
jaw movement to both anterior and posterior teeth building a foundation
for understanding the principles of occlusion and reasons for restoring
the teeth to natural, esthetic form.
$179.00
