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I CE article _ mastering occlusal function Fig. 1_Tooth #30 being designed in the CEREC Software 4.0. Fig. 2_The Biogeneric calculation evaluates adjacent teeth or user-defined teeth. Fig. 3_Occlusal and interproximal contacts are also taken into consideration. Fig. 4_The clinician has control of the “Biogeneric Shape” by scrolling through its database of teeth. _There is an envelope of occlusal function that we are constantly mastering for our patients. Many times it is exceptionally easy to find a posi- tion or shape of a tooth that fits within the pa- tient’s comfort and functional zones. However, there are many instances where it can be quite challenging. Using something old with something new can be of great assistance to achieving a restorativeshapethatthepatientwillimmediately find comfortable. _Using something new Computerized dental anatomies have greatly evolved over the years. There was a time during CAD/CAM computer design where only limited The digitized occlusion: Using something old with something new Author_Dr Todd Ehrlich, USA 06 I cosmeticdentistry 4_2012 By reading this article and then taking a short online quiz,you will gain oneADA CERP CE credit.To take the CE quiz,visit www.dtstudyclub.com.The quiz is free for subscribers,who will be sent an access code.Please writesupport@dtstudyclub.com if you don’t receive it.Non sub- scribers may take the quiz for a $20 fee. _ce credit cosmeticdentistry Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 1 Fig. 2