[Pre- and post-eruption effects on the functional morphology of the articulating structures].

Profile traces of latero- and protrusive facets of subjects with class-I-occlusion showed characteristic regular patterns in curvature and angle to the occlusal plane. There was no significant correlation between the laterotrusive surface profiles and the corresponding transversal movement of the condyle which was recorded electronically in 3 dimensions. Curvature morphology was plotted as a function of tooth eruption, development of the dental hard tissues, and tooth wear. In conclusion the results were applied to comprehensive occlusal restorations.