ICP is also a term that is commonly encountered amongst dentists as it is used as a reference point when making fillings. Restorations in general are adjusted in ICP and dentists usually ask patients to "bite together with their back teeth". However, this may not be achievable in all cases as not everyone's occlusion in ICP is stable. One of the factors that complicate restorative work is over-eruption of teeth as there is now a reduced height between the upper and lower arch. The prosthesis won't be able to seat fully and the patient will appear to have a premature bite or appear 'high' in ICP. Other features that result in an unstable ICP are:
