Masticatory System Disorder. Flashcards
Periodontics
Recurrent Herpetic Stomatitis can be found in?
Hard Palate and Attached Gingiva
The intensity of muscle activity and the steepness of the inclines of Mn teeth.
Can influence both the position and the direction of movement of condyle-disc assemblies.
Mandibular teeth have a fixed relationship to the condyle thus contact of their respective occlusal surfaces have
A direct influence of condylar position or movement
Average maximal opening findings of Mandible
50 mm is common
A maximal opening findings of less than 40 mm of opening suggest
limited opening due to a masticatory system disorder.
The range of right and left lateral excursions
About 9 mm,
The protrusion of mandible is commonly
7 mm.
Bruxism may be induced by the following:
i. Stress
ii. Masseter tension
iii. Premature occlusion
iv. Medications (most notably those prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD)