An ideal situation is to have all teeth occlude equally on closure of the jaw because this pattern allows dissipation of occlusal forces over all of the teeth.

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If dissipation of occlusal forces is not achieved during restorative procedures a tooth will prematurely contact another. This results in only two teeth bearing the initial brunt of occlusal forces. Trauma from excess force, known as occlusal trauma, results in periodontal disease, cracking of the enamel, and possible tooth fracture.

An Ideal Situation Is to Have All Teeth Occlude Equally