Malocclusion leads to teeth surface attrition, enamel cracks, occurrence of enamel defects by the dental necks, and also to destruction of prosthetic works (cracking of porcelain, bridges and claddings). Incorrect occlusion influences gingival and bone condition in the vicinity of teeth under the strain. It results in gum atrophy, its retraction, exposition and oversensitivity of dental necks. Atrophy of the ligament between bone and tooth deepens gingival pockets. It impedes hygiene and leads to gingival inflammatory changes. That is why parodontosis treatment should begin with occlusion diagnostics. Long-term malocclusion may result in dysfunction of temporomandibular joints, whose symptoms are such as displacement of the temporomandibular joint disc (one of joint structures), its increased mobility, clicking in the jaw joint, pain in the region of ear, head and neck, hearing disorders, ear buzzing and other non-specific ailments.
If you suffer from these ailments, come to us and we will help you!
Occlusion analysis bases on assessment of distribution of forces and occlusal contact area on the surface of the teeth as well as on evaluation of masticatory system function. Treatment plan is based on:
Manual examination of anatomy and function of temporomandibular joints
Muscle tension test
Occlusion analysis in patient’s oral cavity
Laboratory occlusion analysis – on the basis of dental plaster models placed in simulators
Electronic analysis of chewing function
Electronic analysis of articulation (occlusion)
Electronic test that indicates the positions of mandible heads in the jaw joints
Analysis of radiologic documentation