The airway governs our ability to breathe and to achieve a restful, oxygenated, restorative night's sleep, as well as to perform optimally during the day. Any temporomandibular joint or occlusal philosophy must address airway patency while managing pain and dysfunction, identifying contributing factors and alleviating perpetuating factors. The teeth are the last piece of the Airway Centric para...

The relationship between occlusal stimuli and a hypofunctional periodontal ligament (PDL) structure has been reported, though changes in occlusal recovery conditions were still unclear. Nitric oxide (NO) produced by NO synthase (NOS) is considered a factor for vascular and immune system control, and it increases according to mechanical stimuli. The objective of this study was to examine the rel...

Trauma from occlusion is defined as injury to the supporting structures of the teeth from occlusal forces which exceed the reparative capacity of the attachment apparatus. It is of two types. Primary occlusal trauma, where the cause of tissue changes in the supporting structures of the teeth are the occlusal forces. Secondary occlusal trauma, where the tissue support to the tooth is compromised...

Though no single, specific occlusal pattern has been developed that is ideal for oral implantology, research suggests some general criteria for deciding on a particular occlusal pattern that will help reduce cuspal interferences and lessen horizontal or lateral forces on the fixtures. Anticipated occlusal and chewing forces need to be taken under consideration for any implant-supported prosthes...

Purpose: The purpose of this therapy is to influence your lower jaw to.This study compared occlusal splints fabricated in centric relation. Repositioning during therapy, as demonstrated by the change in occlusal contacts on the.with an occlusal splint had a very significant effect in relieving the pain and. Were evaluated for possible myofunctional therapy aiming at elimination of.therapy and s...

OBJECTIVES this study investigated the effects of growth and tooth loading on the structural adaptation of the developing alveolar bone adjacent to the tooth root as the tooth erupted into function. Growth and occlusal function were expected to lead to increased alveolar bone density. Meanwhile, the supporting alveolar bone was expected to develop a dominant trabecular orientation (anisotropy) ...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Static and dynamic occlusal interference frequently needs to be corrected by selective grinding of the occlusal surface of conventional cast and ceramic-fused-to-metal restorations. CAD/CAM techniques allow control of the dimensional contours of these restorations. However, parameters responsible for the occlusal form need to be determined. In most articulators, these param...

We examined the feasibility of applying the Dental Prescale Occluzer System to the evaluation of occlusion in orthodontic patients. The patients were classified according to the type of malocclusion or facial pattern. The values of occlusal contact area and occlusal force obtained from these individuals differed depending on the type of occlusion or facial pattern. These values were higher in i...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Understanding is needed regarding the effect that occlusal interferences have on the teeth, periodontium, and especially on jaw function. PURPOSE This article summarizes research in which experimental occlusal interferences have been placed on the teeth of animals and human volunteers. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data from 18 human and 10 animals studies were reviewed. Experim...