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Occlusion review
Dental anatomy Occlusion review
Question | Answer |
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What is Occlusion | the contact relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the jaws are in a fully closed position, as well as the relationship between the teeth in the same arch |
what are the factors related to occlusion | The associated musculature, neuromuscular pattern, TMJ joint functioning |
what does occlusal trauma mean | stress or trauma to the periodontium |
what is periodontium | supporting hard and soft dental tissues between & including portions of the tooth & alveolar bone |
Is there an ideal occlusion | yes it is called normal occlusion and it is rear, however, it does happen. When the closure of 32 teeth result in an optimum of 138 contacts |