Occlusal and Functional Goals

— Establishing functional occlusal schemes based on centric relation and vertical dimension
— Importance of a stable, repeatable reference position (e.g., centric relation)
— Evaluation and definition of the patient’s functional envelope
— Determination and clinical verification of the appropriate vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO)
— Planning anterior guidance and posterior disclusion to protect restorations and reduce muscle strain
— Recognition and proactive management of occlusal instability.