In this part, we will discuss: The aim of this series of papers is to explore the role of occlusion in dental practice. The range of opinion in the dental profession as to the importance of occlusion is enormous.1 It is very important that the profession
custom-fit devices made of plastic and metal. Upper retainers fit in the roof of the mouth whereas lower retainers can be removed or permanently fixed to lower teeth. Retainers are most often used after wearing dental braces to hold teeth in position. In other cases, orthodontic...
Talk to your dental hygienist or dentist if you're concerned you are grinding your teeth day or night. Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are the joints that allow your mouth to open and close. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) happens when your joints function ...
life in terms of function, than individuals with normal occlusions.11 Certain occlusal traits can make eating difficult or socially embarrassing. These include anterior openbite, which makes incising certain foods almost impossible and is often the patient's main complaint. Nevertheless, while there ...
Therefore, orthodontic treatment with dental braces should begin between the ages of eight and 14 in order to achieve optimal results. It is generally considered ideal to have an orthodontic evaluation no later than the age of seven, since this is when there is a good mix of primary (baby)...
A holistic dentist is a medical professional who adopts alternative dental practices. Usually, this means they use natural remedies as treatment options. Above all, they believe in the principles ofholistic medicine. That means they believe someone’s dental health is connected to their overall healt...
Patients are able to find their own muscle-guided jaw relation and assess the effectiveness of this in terms of their symptoms. The procedure is reversible, since with correct handling the composite build-ups can be removed...
Trismus is the restricted opening of the mouth due to a tight jaw. Ankylosis is the stiffness of a joint due to abnormal adhesion of the bones of the joint. Cause The causes of trismus are TMD, radiation therapy, infection, trauma, dental treatment, peritonsillar abscess, mastication, and ...
Diagnosis is the cornerstone of care for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in order to provide crucial forward momentum in terms of patient engagement and education alongside provision of appropriate management. Despite its importance diagnostic confidence for TMD is reported as low in the primary care ...