TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Management of the Developing Dentition and Occlusion A1 - Bruun, Richard A1 - Vasudavan, Sivabalan A2 - Kline, Mark W. PY - 2018 T2 - Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e AB - Dental occlusion is the term used to describe the relationship of the maxillary and mandibular teeth to each other when in contact and during function, as well as within each jaw. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry “recognizes the importance of managing the developing dentition and occlusion and its effect on the well-being of children, adolescents, and adults.” Such management requires appropriate and timely diagnosis of any developing malocclusion and the ability to either provide the proper treatment or refer the patient to the appropriate specialist for treatment, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a stable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing occlusion in the permanent dentition. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182906728 ER -