AIM Occlusal errors during acryl processing affect the retention and stability of complete dentures. The aim of the present study was to assess the influence of a short curing technique on the number of occlusal contacts and the occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) of complete dentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Complete dentures were prepared. The number of occlusal contacts was recorded in centric...

In this review the full occlusal protection theory is proposed and its clinical practice demonstrated for varying Angle's malocclusions. The concept of developing restorative anatomical shapes or bio-designing occlusal schemes of crowns to compensate for poor intra-arch tooth positioning is proposed and demonstrated. Clinical parameters for full occlusal protection in occlusal therapy are prese...

PURPOSE The occlusal splint has been used for many years as an effective treatment of sleep bruxism. Several methods have been used to evaluate efficiency of the occlusal splints. However, the effect of the occlusal splints on occlusal force has not been clarified sufficiently. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of occlusal splints on maximum occlusal force in patients with sl...

BACKGROUND This study was designed to analyze the post-rehabilitation occlusal function of subjects treated with complex mandibular resection and subsequently rehabilitated with fibula osteoseptocutaneous flaps, dental implants, and fixed prostheses utilizing the T-scan system. METHODS Ten mandibular complex resection cases that adopted fibula osteoseptocutaneous flaps, dental implants, and f...

background and aims. bruxism is defined as a habitual nonfunctional forceful contact between occlusal tooth surfaces. in younger children bruxism may be a consequence of the masticatory neuromuscular system immaturity. the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of bruxism and investigate the relationship between occlusal factors and bruxism among preschool children. materials and method...

PURPOSE To study the distribution of various occlusal schemes as well as associated static occlusal relationship among Thais. MATERIALS AND METHODS The subjects' occlusal schemes on the left and right sides were classified as canine protected occlusion, group function, or unclassified according to the definition from Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms (8(th) edition). In addition, the presence o...

PURPOSE. Aim of this study was to analyze relation of occlusal correction and alterations of temporomandibular joint function during treatment of unilateral mandibular fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS. We compared 49 patients treated for unilateral mandibular fracture without occlusal correction with 21 patient treated for unilateral mandibular fracture along with early and consequent occlusal ...

PURPOSE Using a population-based sample of the cross-sectional epidemiologic "Study of Health in Pomerania" (SHIP), this study evaluated whether certain occlusal and sociodemographic factors besides age and gender are risk factors for high dental wear. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medical history and dental and sociodemographic parameters of 2,529 dentate subjects selected representatively and accor...

This article describes a technique for duplicating occlusal surface anatomy using the Biteperf device. Duplication requires an intact occlusal enamel surface and is only indicated when caries lesions are hidden. The occlusal matrix technique allows for preservation of all anatomic details. When the last layer of composite has been placed, the occlusal matrix is forced into the uncured composite...

Cite this article: Torri K. Causal Relationship between Occlusal Factors and Temporomandibular Disorders. J J Dent Res. 2015, 2(3): 025. The etiology of temporomadibular disorders (TMDs) is still unclear at present; There is a lack of evidence to support the causal role of occlusal factors and their use as a therapeutic modality in TMDs [1]. However, in 2005, it was reported that the discrepanc...