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Occlusion, prosthodontic treatment, and temporomandibular disorders: a review.

The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the relationship between occlusal discrepancies and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and to summarize the guidelines of treating TMD by prosthetic rehabilitation. To date, the relationship between occlusal condition and TMD has not been confirmed, although there is a current trend toward making a weak correlation between occlusal interference and TMD. Furthermore, several types of occlusal discrepancies have been considered as variable features of the norm. But unstable occlusion in the intercuspal position may cause TMD. In cases of restored dentition, the problem is probably different and iatrogenic TMD are not rare. Namely, malformed occlusal surfaces, defects in anterior guidance, occlusal curvature, and vertical dimension may lead to some TMD trouble. According to these recent concepts the treatment modalities of TMD have been changed. Conservative treatments such as counseling, behavioral modification, physical therapy, pharmacotherapy, and interocclusal appliances should be the first choice, and treatments that lead to drastic changes of occlusion are not recommended.[1]

References

  1. Occlusion, prosthodontic treatment, and temporomandibular disorders: a review. Hagag, G., Yoshida, K., Miura, H. J. Med. Dent. Sci. (2000) [Pubmed]
 
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