A good diagnosis helps in better anticipation of the direction the damages will take.ĭigital occlusal analysis is a powerful tool which provides the dentists with an objective reproducible data. Only a thorough evaluation and occlusal analysis will lead to a definite diagnosis. The key lies in decoding the cause, but most often treatment is only directed towards the effects. Trauma from occlusion is a clinical finding often ignored by the dentist as it is not a part of the chief complaint. Overtime, this may cause a whole host of problems from TMJ pain, headache to sensitivity, recession, broken and lost teeth and Orofacial Pain.Įstablishing a stable and harmonious occlusion goes a long way in preventing the deterioration of the dentition and its associated structures. An unstable occlusion is a common cause for numerous post restoration complications. In the presence of interference, the jaw will reflexively shift and slide forward on one or both the side to find a spot where most teeth come together. When the functional or parafunctional occlusal forces exceeds the capacity for adaptation and repair of one tooth or group of teeth and its attachment, limited or progressive injury occurs. This helps to preserve all the physiological components of the stomatognathic system namely the occlusion, the attachment apparatus, TMJ and the neuromusculature in harmony as they are closely interrelated.
Ideal occlusion is characterized by simultaneous contacting of all teeth at maximum intercuspation, with an equal intensity force on right and left side of the arch. *Address all correspondence to: Introduction Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences Hospital and Research Centre, Bilaspur, India.Only a thorough evaluation and occlusal analysis will lead to a definitive diagnosis that will help in better anticipation of the damages. The key lies in decoding the cause, but often treatment is only directed towards the effects. This involves the reshaping of the teeth where the improper biting surfaces are located. Occlusal equilibration is a therapy that is used when the cause of trauma is due to occlusal instability. These occlusal interferences and bite discrepancies are treatable with minimally invasive dentistry. Overtime, this shift can cause a whole host of problems from TMJ pain, post restorative complications, headache, tooth sensitivity, recession, broken and loss of teeth and orofacial pain. This action protects the teeth from injury caused by chewing on just one tooth. It often leads to interference which reflexively shifts or slides the jaw forward on one or both the side to find a spot where most teeth come together. Occlusal instability is a common cause for trauma from occlusion, resulting in numerous complications. Occlusal trauma is trauma to the periodontium from functional or parafunctional force’s causing damage to the teeth and its attachment apparatus by exceeding its adaptive and reparative capacities.