we agree and it is well documented that occlusion and its relation with TMJ, TEETH, Neuromuscular Coordination, Emotional Factors, etc.. my query is whether the saliva has any influence on occlusion
from CLASSIC Article by Tomas E shanahan : Physiological jaw relations and occlusion for complete denture : in JPD 2004.
"The constant swallowing of saliva the mandible raises to its habitual closing terminal than as the saliva is forced backwards in to the pharynx the mandible is retruded in to its physiological centric relation."
other than this does saliva have a role in occlusion - when all teeth are present, partially edentulous situations, rehabilitations of the above situations, fixed prosthodontics ( full mouth rehabilitation ) and in implant supported / retained rehabilitations?
Saliva, provides lubrication for tooth on tooth contact, alterations in quantity and quality of saliva may contribute to attrition.
Saliva does not really affect occlusion to my knowledge. As Dr. Harding suggests, perhaps a lack of saliva and its buffering capacity could contribute to wear in a patient with GERD, bulimia or an acidic diet.
saliva has an important role in the contact of the teeth in the oral cavity. salivary proteins forms that acquired enamel pellicle that avoid wear from the teeth during the life time.