ECCENTRIC OCCLUSION

By Kiana Tadayon
 Definition
 Eccentric occlusion refers to contact of teeth that
occurs during movement of mandible.
 Eccentric occlusion can be of 2 types:-
 1 - Functional occlusion.
 Lateral function:
1- Canine guided occlusion.
2- Grouped lateral occlusion.
 Protrusive functional occlusion.
 2 - Non functional occlusion.
 FUNCTIONAL OCCLUSION
 Also called as the Working side occlusion.
 It refers to the tooth contact that occur in the segment
of the arch towards which the mandible moves.
LATERAL FUNCTION OCCLUSION
 It includes contacts that occur on canines and
posterior teeth on the side towards which the
mandible moves.
 It is divided into two parts:-
1- Canine guided occlusion. 2- Grouped lateral occlusion.
 CANINE GUIDED and
GROUPED LATERAL OCCLUSION…
CANINE GUIDED OCCLUSION:
During lateral mandibular movements the

opposing upper and lower canines of the

working side contact thereby causing
disclusion of all posterior teeth on the
working and balancing side.

GROUPED LATERAL OCCLUSION:

In addition to canine guidance when certain

other posterior teeth on the working side

also contact during lateral movement it is
called as Grouped lateral occlusion.
 PROTUSIVE FUNCTIONAL
OCCLUSION:
Itincludes eccentric contacts that occur when the
mandible moves forward.
The mandibular anterior teeth contact along the lingual

inclines of the maxillary anterior teeth while the

posteriors dis occlude
 NON FUNCTIONAL OCCLUSION
 The tooth contacts that
occur in the segment
away from which the
mandible moves.

 For eg:-if the mandible

is moved to the left side
contacts occur on the
right side.
 METHODS OF RECORDING
CENTRIC RELATION
 Eccentric jaw relation to be recorded are protrusive and lateral.
 The graphic method of making maxillomandibular relation
records is performed at same sitting position.
 After mandibular cast has been mounted in eccentric relation,
the recording device is replaced in patients mouth.
 A distance of 5-6mm is measured from the apex of the arrow
point tracing and the protrusive tracing is marked
 The patient is instructed to protrude until the point of stylus
rests the mark.
 Lateral relation can be recorded & used to establish lateral
guidance on certain adjustable articulators, but they cannot be
used like semi adjustable articulators.
 Graphic methods are used in the same manner as protrusive
relation recorded except that records required are one of right
laterals and one of left laterals.
  Hanau recommended a formula to arrive at an acceptable lateral
inclination
 L = (H/8) + 12
 Where L = lateral condylar inclination in degrees
 H = horizontal condylar inclination in degrees as established by
protrusive relation records

 Summary
 Once the occlusal rims are individualized, the jaw relations are
established& finally recorded. Establishing the jaw relation is an
important step in the fabrication of complete dentures. Orienting
the upper & lower denture in the correct horizontal & vertical
relation to each other is important for the esthetics, health &
comfort of the patient as well as proper functioning of the
dentures. In final analysis it is the experience & judgment of the
operator & to some extend the patient himself, which helps in
 determining what is right for the patient.
Thank You For Your Attention