This textbook presents a modern and comprehensive approach to restoring dental function while recognizing the broader complexity of the masticatory system. It guides clinicians in diagnosing and managing temporomandibular disorders and other orofacial pain conditions that may influence dental treatment. Emphasizing careful diagnosis, patient history, and evidence-based decision-making, the book helps dentists avoid common misconceptions and sequence treatment appropriately. With practical strategies and up-to-date knowledge, it supports clinicians in achieving functional, esthetic, and patient-centered outcomes. An essential resource for dentists seeking a more holistic and scientifically grounded approach to occlusion and restorative care.
Lukas Lassmann
Lukas Lassmann, DDS, PhD, is a clinician–scientist specializing in full-mouth rehabilitation, occlusion, and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). He is the founder and clinical director of One&Only Clinic in Poland, an interdisciplinary referral center dedicated to complex prosthodontic and functional treatment. He completed his PhD on the relationship between occlusion and the temporomandibular joint and holds a postgraduate Master’s degree in orofacial pain and TMD. His work focuses on the management of tooth wear and full-mouth reconstruction, as well as a medical and lifestyle-oriented approach to orofacial pain. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and lectures internationally. His clinical and scientific work reflects a continuous effort to simplify complex concepts and translate them into practical, patient-centered dentistry.
dentistry restorative dentistry prosthodontics occlusion temporomandibular disorders TMD orofacial pain general dentistry functional dentistry full mouth reconstruction dental diagnosis clinical assessment evidence based dentistry treatment planning vertical dimension of occlusion