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82 Classification System for the Completely Dentate Patient McGarry et alpractitioner with additional training and experiencein advanced techniques. This system shouldalso be useful in the development of researchprotocols to evaluate various treatment alternatives.With the increasing complexity of patienttreatment, this classification of the completelydentate patient, coupled with the classifications ofcomplete and partial edentulism, will help dentalschool faculty better assess entering patients toensure the most appropriate assignment. Based onuse and observations by practitioners, educators,and researchers, this system will be modified asneeded.AcknowledgmentThe authors thank Dr. John Zarb for his contributionsto this manuscript.References1. Braly BV: Occlusal analysis and treatment planning forrestorative dentistry. J Prosthet Dent 1972;27:168-1712. Turner KA, Missirlian DM: Restoration of the extremelyworn dentition. J Prosthet Dent 1984;52:467-4743. Lytle JD, Skurow H: An interdisciplinary classification ofrestorative dentistry. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent1987;7:8-414. Douglass GD, Jenson L, Mendoza D: A practical guide toocclusal management for the general practitioner. J CalifDent Assoc 2000;28:792-7995. McGarry TJ, Nimmo A, Skiba JF, et al: Classificationsystem for complete edentulism. J Prosthodont 1999;8:27-396. McGarry TJ, Nimmo A, Skiba JF, et al: Classificationsystem for partial edentulism. J Prosthodont 2002;11:181-1937. McGarry TJ, Edge MJ, Gillis RE Jr, et al: Parameters ofcare for the American College of Prosthodontists.J Prosthodont 1996;5:3-702010 CDEL Re-recognition of the Specialty Report 183 of 279