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Gnathology & Occlusion
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Types of Bite Splints to Protect Your Teeth
Treatment of occlusal-related disorders is often a challenge for both the Dentist and the patient. These disorders are…
What Is Dental Occlusion and Which Is Its Importance?
Occlusion is defined as the way the teeth are related when the lower jaw (mandible) and the upper…
Occlusal Equilibration by Selective Grinding
Occlusal adjustment, selective grinding or coronoplasty; is a procedure whereby the occlusal surfaces of the teeth are precisely…
Signs and Symptoms of Masticatory Dysfunction or “Bad Bite”
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the one that relates the mandible to the skull. It allows the opening…
Things You Need to Know About Gnathology
Gnathology is the branch of Dentistry that deals with dental occlusion, malocclusions and the so-called cranio or temporomandibular…
Management and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a heterogeneous group of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions that involve the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)…
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and Muscles of Mastication
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is formed by the articulation of the mandible and the temporal bone of the cranium. It is…
Use of Articulators in Dentistry and Occlusal Therapy
The articulator or occluder is a mechanical appliance with which we can relate the molds of the dental…
What Is Sleep Bruxism?
Clenching and grinding your teeth is a common involuntary reaction to anger, fear, or stress. In some people,…
The Role of Occlusion in Implant Dentistry
Because dental implants are more susceptible to occlusal overloading issues, in comparison to natural teeth, ideal implant occlusion…