Dr. Kushal Gadhia discusses the role of centric relation (CR) in restorative dentistry, in particular when it may be disadvantageous.

Aims and objectives:

• Learn the definition(s) of CR
• Know when to use this position in clinical dentistry
• Appreciate when not to use CR in certain cases
• Debunk of myths around CR
• Discussion on the reason and love for continual study in the field of occlusion
• Definition of CR (applicable one!) and why we have to rely on teeth as references
• Why is the 'reproducibility' of CR useful?
• When you should NOT use CR as the position to rehabilitate: 2 Good examples given
• In situations where you avoid CR, how can you ensure success?
• Brief discussion about orthodontics and the controversy of whether orthodontists should be planning from CR
• What happens to patients rehabilitated in CR position over time?
• If you restore someone in CR - can you stop their bruxism
• There may also be an anatomical reason not to use CR, discussion
• Remember - most of our dentistry is conformative and in ICP/MIP - Become a GOOD conformer first!