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Canine guidance is considered the most physiologic occlusal relationship, as the canines allow full tooth contact in centric occlusion but disengage other teeth during excursive movements to prevent wear. However, in those who habitually brux, years of tooth movement and wear can eliminate the canine prominence, causing posterior teeth to remain in contact during excursions instead. This "group function" perpetuates bruxing and leads to flat wear on all teeth. Recreating a canine-guided relationship may hel

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