Occlusion Flashcards
Define Occlusion
relationship of mandibular teeth when they come in contact with the
maxillary teeth
Ideal occlusion
harmonious static and dynamic relationship of teeth and jaw,
all teeth in the maxillary arch are in contact with all teeth of the mandibular arch.
- Maxillary teeth slightly overlap the mandibular teeth on the facial surface
- Lingual cusps of the maxillary teeth rest in the fossae of the mandibular teeth, and the buccal cusps of the mandibular teeth rest in the fossae of the maxillary teeth
Define Malocclusion
deviation from the ideal, abnormal occlusion
Define Skeletal Classification
relationship of the bone of the maxilla to the bone of the
mandible
Types of occlusion classifications
A. Class I - “normal” or “ideal” relationship of the maxilla to the mandible, mesognathic or orthognathic profile
B. Class II - mandible is retruded, pushed back, mandible has a distal relationship to the maxilla, retrognathic profile
C. Class III - mandible is protruded, pushed forward, mandible has a mesial relationship to the maxilla, prognathic profile
Define Dental Classification
relationship of the teeth of the mandibular to the teeth of the
maxilla, particularly 1st molars, and canines
Bilateral / Unilateral
on both sides / on one side of the mouth
Occlusion classifications can be bilateral or unilateral
E. H. Angle’s Classification Class 1
- Class I - neutrocclusion, ideal relationship
- Molar relationship: mesiobuccal cusp of permanent maxillary 1st molar is directly in line with the mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular 1st molar
- Canine relationship: permanent maxillary canine fits into the facial embrasure between the mandibular canine and 1st premolar
E. H. Angle’s Classification Class 2
- Class II - distocclusion
- Molar Relationship: Mesiobuccal Cusp of Permanent Maxillary 1st molar is anterior to the mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular 1stmolar by at least the width of a premolar.
- Canine relationship - permanent maxillary canine is anterior to
facial embrasure of mandibular canine and 1st premolar by at least the width of a premolar - Less than the width of a premolar is a tendency to Class II
Division I
Maxillary central incisors are slightly protruded
Division II
maxillary central incisors are retruded, inclined lingually, laterals
often slightly overlap central incisors have the appearance of
being overlapped on the central incisors
Clinical findings that may be present in Class II
- Overjet
- Severe/deep overbite
- Crowded maxillary anterior teeth
E. H. Angle’s Classification Class 3
- mesiocclusion
- Molar relationship - mesiobuccal cusp of the permanent maxillary 1st molar is distal to the mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular 1st molar by at least the width of a premolar
- Canine relationship - permanent maxillary canine is distal to the facial embrasure of the mandibular canine and 1st premolar by at least the width of a premolar
- Less than the width of a premolar is a tendency to Class III
Clinical findings that may be present with Class III occlusion
- Anterior crossbite
- Edge to edge
- Mandibular incisors crowding
- Mandibular incisors that are lingually tipped
Factors influencing occlusion
A. Arrangement of teeth in the arch
B. Relation of the mandibular arch to the maxillary arch
C. Relation of the mandible to the maxilla
D. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and its parts
E. Muscles, nerves, ligaments, and soft tissues that affect the position of the mandible
Abnormalities that may be detrimental to dental health
- Maligned teeth
- Biting and bruxing habits
- Tongue thrusts
- Deflective tooth contacts
- Balancing side interferences
- Improperly designed restorations
Malocclusion
occurs when groups of teeth within the arch are not aligned to fit
into ideal arch form, do not form a level plane, or when individual teeth are not aligned to fit ideal arch form
Labioversion, labial version
tooth is out of alignment to the labial or
buccal compared to the arch, or other teeth
Buccoversion, buccal version
refers to posterior tooth
LInguoversion, lingual version
tooth is out of alignment to the lingual
compared to the arch or other teeth
Torsoversion
teeth are rotated
Supraeruption, extrusion
tooth that is over erupted, abnormally long
relative to the rest of the occlusal surfaces