Centric Relation: A brief review

The accurate determination of CR is essential in the construction of dentures. Many dentures fail if they're not constructed in harmony with this position. Centric relation has also become an essential consideration in restorative dentistry, orthodontia, and full-mouth reconstruction. A patient should be treated to centric relation when evidence that occlusal disease is present, when the patient's joints are healthy, and when a repeatable restorative position is required. Since centric relation is predictable and repeatable, it can help the dentist minimize occlusal disease.