Trauma From Occlusion Flashcards
_________ trauma from occlusion is when there is occlusion on stable periodontium.
Primary
_________ occlusal trauma occurs when there is trauma on weakened periodontium.
Secondary
What are some reversible methods of occlusal therapy?
- Night guard
- Extracoronal splints
- Muscle relaxants
- Muscle exercises
What are some irreversible methods of occlusal therapy?
- Intracoronal splints
- Selective grinding
- Ortho
- Orthognathic surgery
It is extremely important to know the ____________ to occlusal adjustments.
Contraindications
What are the indications for selective grinding?
- Perio occlusal trauma
- Post-ortho (fine tuning)
- Prior to extensive restorations
- Certain types of TMD
- Certain wear patterns
What are some contraindications for selective grinding?
- Severe malocclusion
- Well tolerated occlusion
- Severe wear
- Pain
- No endpoint can be seen
What are the major three goals of occlusal adjustment?
- Occlusal stability over time
- Axial loading of forces
- Anterior guidance (smooth and unrestrained)
What is the difference between comprehensive and limited occlusal grinding?
Comp: creating centric relation and correct excursive movements
Limited: Eliminating lateral “jiggling” forces
T/F: Non-working (balancing) contacts are a goal of occlusal adjustment.
False
Want to get rid of non-working contacts
What characteristics are desired in working contacts?
Canine guided and smooth
T/F: Recontouring sharp/irregular incisal edges is part of comprehensive occlusal adjustment.
True
T/F: The inner inclines face the occlusal table.
True
What are some methods of jaw manipulation in centric relation?
- Chin grasp
- Bilateral mandibular manipulation
- Leaf gauge
- Patient determined
How do you find the patient determined centric relation?
Chair at sixty degrees, patient opens, places tongue on soft palate, closes into centric