What are occlusal interferences?
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What are occlusal interferences?
An occlusal interference is any tooth contact that prevents, or hinders harmonious mandibular movement (an undesirable tooth contact).
What does occlusal mean in dental?
The term “occlusion” refers to how your teeth come together in all these different ways. Malocclusion, occlusal disease, or a bad bite, refers to situations in which the upper and lower teeth, or jaw, are misaligned and come together in ways that can damage or destroy teeth.
What is the occlusal relationship?
April 19, 2016. Occlusion is defined as the contact relationship of the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the mouth is fully closed.
What is the difference between malocclusion and occlusion?
Occlusion is determined by the shape of the head, jaw length and width and the position of the teeth. By definition, malocclusion is an abnormality in the position of the teeth.
How is dental occlusion treated?
Traumatic occlusion is mostly treated by a procedure called occlusal equilibration in which the chewing and biting surfaces of teeth are grinded to achieve balance and proper alignment. By doing so the pressure on individual teeth is lessened, thereby making them less susceptible to becoming weak or contaminated.
How do you fix dental occlusion?
How do you test teeth for occlusion?
To perform an assessment of the patient’s class of occlusion, with the teeth in intercuspal position, retract the cheek on one side and then evaluate the position of the maxillary molar and canine relative to its mandibular counterpart.
Can occlusion be fixed?
What is VDO in dentistry?
Vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) has been defined as the lower facial height measured between two points when the maxillary and mandibular teeth are intercuspated. Thus, it is the vertical position of the mandible in relation to maxilla when the occluding members are in contact.
Does Invisalign fix occlusion?
Most people get occlusion bites fixed because it makes their smile more attractive and boosts their confidence. People who want to fix their bite for this reason often pursue an Invisalign dentist because the aligners are more physically attractive than traditional wire braces.
