Technical References

Technical references specific to Bioesthetic Dentistry.

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General Bioesthetic Literature

Click HERE to visit OBI Foundation's links to general scientific publications that support the bioesthetic process.

A CD of Bioesthetic Literature is available by calling the OBI Foundation office at 1-800-438-6441.

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Bell, W.H., Profit, W.R., White, R.P.; Surgical Correction of Dentofacial Deformities. Volume 1. Philadelphia, WB Saunders Co., 1980, pp.684-843.
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Crawford, S.; Condylar Axis Position, as Determined by the Occlusion and Measured by the CPI Instrument, and Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Dysfunction. The Angle Orthodontist, 1999, Vol.69, pp.103-116.
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Dahl, B.L. et al.; Long-Term Observations of an Increased Occlusal Face Height Obtained by Combined Orthodontic/Prosthetic Approach. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 1985, Vol.12, pp.173-176.
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D'Amico, Angelo, DDS; Fixed Partial Dentures: Functional Occlusion of the Natural Teeth of Man. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Sep/Oct 1961, Vol 11, No.5, pp. 899-915.
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D'Amico, Angelo, DDS; The Canine Teeth-Normal Functional Relation of the Natural Teeth of Man. Journal of Southern California Dental Association, June 1958, Vol.26, No.6, pp.194-241.
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D'Amico, Angelo, DDS; The Canine Teeth-Normal Functional Relation of the Natural Teeth of Man. Journal of Southern California Dental Association, May 1958, Vol.26, No.5, pp.175-182.
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D'Amico, Angelo, DDS; The Canine Teeth-Normal Functional Relation of the Natural Teeth of Man. Journal of Southern California Dental Association, April 1958, Vol.26, No.4, pp.127-141.
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D'Amico, Angelo, DDS; The Canine Teeth-Normal Functional Relation of the Natural Teeth of Man. Journal of Southern California Dental Association, Feb 1958, Vol.26, No.2, pp.49-60.
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D'Amico, Angelo, DDS; The Canine Teeth-Normal Functional Relation of the Natural Teeth of Man. Journal of Southern California Dental Association, Jan 1958, Vol.26, No.1, pp.6-23.
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Dawson, P. E.; Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Occlusal Problems. St. Louis: The C.V. Mosby Company, 1974.
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Dumont, Thomas D., DDS; The Ideal Biologic Dental Model. OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry. Rev. 2004, 9pp, illus.
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Dumont, Thomas D., DDS; Clinical Dentistry: Bioesthetics. Private Practice, 2001, Vol.2, No.8, pp.1-3.
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Dyer, Eugene, DDS; The Importance of a Stable Maxillomandibular Relation. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, September 1973, Vol. 30, No.3, pp.241-251.
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Furnas, D.; Clinics in Plastic Surgery. Oct.1987, Vol.4, No.4.
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Garnick, J. Ramsfjord S.P.; Rest Position: an Electromyographic and Clinical Investigation. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1962, Vol.12, pp.895-911.
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Grippo, John O., DDS, FAGD; Abfractions: A New Classification of Hard Tissue Lesions of Teeth. Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, Jan/Feb 1991, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp.14-19.
Click HERE to download the 6-page PDF (389k)

Grippo, John O., DDS and Simring, Marvin, DDS; Dental 'Erosion' Revisited. JADA, May 1995, Vol.126, pp. 623-630.
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Includes response letters.

Hellsing, G.; Functional Adaptation to Changes in Vertical Dimension. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1984, Vol.52, pp.867-870.
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Hunt, Kenley, DDS; Abfractive Lesions: A Bioesthetic Approach to Improve Function and Appearance. Inside Dentistry, Jan/Feb 2006, p.22-28, illus.
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Hunt, Kenley, DDS; Full-Mouth Rejuvenation Using the Biologic Approach: An 11-Year Case Report Follow Up. Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice, June 2002, Vol.6, No.6, pp. 1-6.
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Hunt, Kenley, DDS; Full-Mouth Multidisciplinary Restoration Using the Biologic Approach: A Case Report. Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry. Jun/Jul 2001, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 399-406.
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Hunt, Kenley H., DDS; Bioesthetics: Working With Nature to Improve Frunction and Appearance. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Journal, Summer 1996, pp 45-50.
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Hunt, Kenley H., DDS; Bioesthetics: The Study of Beauty in Life. Dentistry Today, Jan. 1996, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp.48-55.
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Hunt, Kenley H., DDS; Bioesthetics: the Impact of Bioesthetics on the Face, Smile and Teeth. Dental Economics, Mar.1995, pp.81-82.
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Hunt, Kenley, DDS and Haupt, John, MDT; Bioesthetics: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Improve Function and Appearance. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Journal, Spring 1998, pp. 36-44.
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Hunt, Kenley, DDS and Turk, Mitch, DDS; Correlation of the AACD Accreditation and Criteria of the Human Biologic Model. Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Fall 2005, Volume 21, No.3, pp. 120-131.
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Lee, R.L.; Standard Head Position and Reference Planes for Dento-Facial Aesthetics. Dentistry Today, Feb.2000, pp.82-87.
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Lee, Robert L., DDS; Biology of Occlusion. Chapter 3: Anterior Guidance. Advances in Occlusion, Postgraduate Dental Handbook Series, 1982, Vol.14., pp.51-80.
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Lee, Robert L., MS, DDS; Chapter 5: Esthetics and Its Relationship to Function. Contained within Part II: Intraoral and Extraoral Means to Rejuvenation of Esthetics in the publication: Fundamentals of Esthetics by Dr. Claude R. Refenauct. Quintessence, Carol Stream, IL. 372pp, 848 illus, color.
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Lee, Robert L., DDS; Jaw Movements Engraved in Solid Plastic For Articulator Controls. Part 1: Recording Apparatus. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Aug. 1969, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 209-224.
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Lee, Robert L., DDS; Jaw Movements Engraved in Solid Plastic For Articulator Controls. Part 2: Transfer Apparatus. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Nov. 1969, Vol. 22, No. 5, pp. 513-527.
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Liner, H.A.; Tooth Carving Manual. Columbia Denotoform Co. A Syntex Dental Co., New York, NY, 1949, 5.
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Mack, M. Robert, DDS; Vertical Dimension: a Dynamic Concept Based on Facial Form & Oropharyngeal Function. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Oct. 1991, Vol.66, No.10, pp.478-485.
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Mongini, M.; Condylar Remodeling after Occlusal Therapy. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1980, Vol.43, pp.568-577.
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Opdebeeck, H., Bell, W.H.; The Short Face Syndrome. American Journal of Orthodontics, 1978, Vol.73, pp.499-511.
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Preston, J.; The Golden Proportion Revisited. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1993, Vol.3, pp.247-251.
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Renner, R.P.; An Introduction To Dental Anatomy and Esthetics. Chicago, IL: Quintessence, 1985.
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Ricketts, R.; The Golden Divider. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, Nov. 1981, Vol.15, No.11.
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Robinson, Ben; Dr. Ken Baker: A Healthy Practice Ensuring Healthy Mouths, an In-Depth Look at OBI and It's Effectiveness of Treatment. Doctor of Dentistry: Lifestyle Magazine for Dentists. December 2005, Vol.1, No.4, p.4-8.
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Rugh, J. D. and Drago, C. J.; Vertical Dimension: a Study of Clinical Rest Position and Jaw Muscle Activity. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1981, Vol.45, pp.670-675.
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Stallard, Harvey, DDS and Stuart, Charles E., DDS; Concepts of Occlusion. DCNA, Nov. 1963, pp. 591-606.
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Stewart, Hal, DDS; Conservative Dentistry and Bioesthetic Principles. Contemporary Esthetics. June 2007, Vol.11, No.6., p.34-42.
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Stewart, Hal, DDS; Conservative Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Using the Principles of Bioesthetic Dentistry. Contemporary Esthetics. September 2006, Vol.10, No.9., p.46-54.
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Stewart, Hal, DDS; Lasting Natural Beauty: The Principles of Bioesthetic Dentistry. Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice. September 2005, Vol.9, No.9., p.52-53.
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Stuart, Charles E., DDS; Why Dental Restorations Should Have Cusps. J.S. California State Dental Assoc., June 1959, Vol. 27, No. 6, pp.198-200.
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Stuart, Charles, DDS and Stallard, Harvey, DDS; Diagnosis and Treatment of Occlusal Relations of the Teeth. Texas Dental Journal, August 1957, Vol. 75, no. 7, pp 430-435.
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Wheeler, R.C.: A Textbook of Dental Anatomy and Physiology. Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders, 1988, Sixth Edition 130, 148, and 161.
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Williamson, E.H., DDS, MS and Lundquist, D.O., DDS; Anterior Guidance: It's Effect On Electromyographic Activity of the Temporal and Masseter Muscles. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, June 1983, Vol. 49, No. 6, pp.816-823.
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Wyke, B. D.; Neuromuscular Mechanisms Influencing Mandibular Posture: a Neurologist's Review of Current Concepts. Journal of Dentistry, 1974, Vol.2, pp.111-120.
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Van Sickles, J.E., Rugh, J.D., Chu, G.W., Lfemke, R.R.; Electromyographic Relaxed Mandibular Position in Long-Faced Subjects. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1985, Vol.54, pp.578-581.
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