introduction/ terminology articulators (complete) Flashcards
What is occlusion?
the relationship between all components of the masticatory system in normal function, dysfunction, and parafunction
What relationships/functions/actions make up all of occlusion
- interrelationship of teeth (natural, restored, replaced)
- actions of the temperomandibular joint
- function of the muscles of mastication
- management of functional disorders of the masticatory system
What is normal force
normal forces exerted on teeth (bite forces)
In what direction are bite forces
perpendicular to the occlusal plane
how long are bite forces
short duration
What are the three levels of function
normal function
dysfunction
parafunction
what are the two forms of parafunctions
detrimental
accessory
what is normal function in unrestored natural teeth
smooth action of teeth against each other to triturate the food bolus
does normal function of unrestored teeth lead to damage
nope, repetitive action can continue indefinately without damage or pain
what is parafunction in natural teeth
function beyond normal function
what is detremental parafunction natural teeth
misuse (intentional or not) of teeth
- opening things with teeth
- bruxism
What is accessory parafunction of natural teeth
function of teeth in swallowing, respiration, speech
can repetitive parafunction lead to damaged teeth and pain
accessory = no detrimental = yes, leads to damage and pain
what is dysfunction of natural teeth
impaired function
what can cause dysfunction of natural teeth
deformed or damaged structures
lack of coordination of co-functioning parts
does repetitive dysfunction lead to damage and pain
yes, it does
what makes up ideal normal function
- smooth masticatory action
- no interferences
- no pain, fatigue
- no damage to functioning components
(like a high end watch with each part working perfectly together)
What are examples of detrimental parafunction
nail biting
opening things with teeth
holding things between teeth
conscious/subconscious grinding
what can repetitive detrimental parafunction cause
pain fatigue destruction of chewing apparatus wear of dental surfaces damage to TMJ
What are the parts of accesory parafunction
swallowing
speech
respiration
use many of the muscles involved in mastication
what are the six causes of parafunction
- local
- systemic
- psychological
- occupational
- involuntary
- voluntary
do you swallow often with an empty mouth? if so, what does that do for you?
yes you do, it clears the mouth of saliva and helps moisten the oral structures
What is normal function on restored teeth
our objective is to reach normal function, to function like it did before the tooth needed restoring
what is parafunction of restored teeth
when a restoration isn’t perfect and results in the patient “playing” with it because it isn’t even
what is dysfunction of restored teeth
when a discrepancy is beyond the capability of the patient to accommodate to it - leads to loss of function and pain
what are intracoronal restorations
fillings and inlays
what are extracoronal restorations
onlays and crowns
what are problems common to removable dental prosthesis
- uneven wear of dentures
2. irritation to oral and perioral tissues
what angle must the forces of occlusion be for implants to be durable
the must be directed down the long axis of the tooth
What are the two bones that make up the tempomandibular joint
temporal bone
mandible
what is the mandibular fossa
the concavity (pit) in the temporal bone where the condyle of the mandible fits
what is the glenoid fossa
the same thing as the mandibular fossa