Macbook Pro Desktop Unresponsive

My macbook pro (late 2011 running Mountain Lion) desktop is unresponsive. I am unable to click on anything and the dock is missing. The desktop looks normal and all (minus the missing dock) but nothing is clickable. Im using the builtin track pad and the curser does move. I've restarted it to no avail by holding down the power button and shutting it down but upon restart same issue persists. I did a smc also to no avail. Please advise

I forgot to post info about your freezing issues - Try booting from your install disc & run Repair Disk from the utility menu. To use the Install Mac OS X disc, insert the disc, and restart your computer while holding down the C key as it starts up.
Select your language.
Once on the desktop, select Utility in the menu bar.
Select Disk Utility.
Select the disk or volume in the list of disks and volumes, and then click First Aid.
Click Repair Disk.
Restart your computer when done.
Repair permissions after you reach the desktop-http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25751
If you are still having display problems run the Apple Hardware Test disc. Your other alternative would be to take your computer to an Apple Store. The staff will be able to check to determine if your model MacBook Pro is having hardware issues.

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