The most common temporomandibular joint disturbance is the internal derangement. Its prevalence has been shown to be as high as 28%. The purpose of this study was on one hand to compare the diagnostic efficiency of an electronic axiographic system with magnetic resonance imaging, and, on the other hand to evaluate the results of MRI-assisted treatment monitoring of occlusal splint therapy. The ...

A desire to look attractive is no longer taken as a sign of vanity. Since the face is the most exposed part of the body, and the mouth a prominent feature, teeth are getting a greater share of attention. The severe wear of anterior teeth facilitates the loss of anterior guidance, which protects the posterior teeth from wear during excursive movement. The collapse of posterior teeth also results...

(1) Background: This study aims to evaluate the occlusal force distribution across different quadrants during placement of orthodontic retainers fabricated using a biocompatible material via digital design. (2) Materials and Methods: A cohort 21 patients in retention phase following treatment was included this study. Intraoral scans were obtained Trios color (3Shape). For retainer fabrication, ...

The severe wear of anterior teeth facilitates the loss of anterior guidance, which protects the posterior teeth from wear during excursive movement. The collapse of posterior teeth also results in the loss of normal occlusal plane and the reduction of the vertical dimension. This case report describes 77-year-old female, who had the loss of anterior guidance, the severe wear of dentition, and t...

The issues of structural organization, function and diagnosis diseases the temporomandibular joint have long attracted attention not only morphologists, dentists, maxillofacial surgeons, but also doctors related specialties. Temporomandibular disorders are among most common non-odontogenic pain syndromes in region considered a variant musculoskeletal syndrome. Based on analysis results clinical...

PURPOSE To introduce the concept and use of an occlusal-based "orthognathic positioning system" (OPS) to be used during orthognathic surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS The OPS consists of intraoperative occlusal-based devices that transfer virtual surgical planning to the operating field for repositioning of the osteotomized dentoskeletal segments. The system uses detachable guides connected to a...