The relationship between the dental occlusion (bite) and the function of the masticatory system (The organs and structures primarily functioning in mastication (eating), including jaws and jaw muscles, teeth, temporomandibular joints, tongue, lips, cheeks, and mucous membranes.) has been of great interest for at least the past 50 years among dentists.
An understanding of the occlusal requirements for restoring dentitions still constitutes core knowledge the dental curriculum , and the skills necessary to manage the dental occlusion are essential to any kind of dental
care.
What can change your bite?
There is a significant relationship between diseases of the masticatory system and the dental occlusion. For example, inflammatory periapical processes (tooth
abscess) can cause hypereruption of affected teeth that, in turn, influence the patient’s occlusal comfort and can disrupt the interplay between the maxillary and mandibular dentitions. Similar phenomena can occur in states of periodontal (gum) disease ac repair service chandler. Alternatively, changes in the termpormandibular joint (TMJ) , such
as loss of disc tissues or swelling (edema), can also affect the relationship and dynamic interplay between the opposing arches. Often seen clinically are open
anterior or lateral bites. Patients realize their bite does not feel the same. There always is an underlying reason or pathology that is causing this.
I believe the key to avoiding Temporomandibular Joint disease is through early detection of an irregular, unbalanced bite. This can only be found by the restorative dentist who takes careful comprehensive records of the patient to evaluate the bite, There are no shortcuts to this process.
For more information on TMD Dentist & TMJ Specialist Treatment in Greenville, South Carolina call us at 864-233-4166 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Lindner.
Dr. Lindner graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1986 and Fairleigh Dickinson College of Dental Medicine in 1990. He completed a 1-year fellowship in TMJ-Facial pain diagnosis, treatment, and management at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Professional memberships include: American Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association, Piedmont Dental Society, American Academy Cosmetic Dentistry and DOCS Education. American Taekwondo Association (ATA) Additionally, Dr.Lindner is affiliated with the Periodontics-Implant Study Club of Greenville. Dr. Lindner is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), the only non-profit professional association dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine. Dr. Lindner helps treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy. Learn More About Dr. Lindner Here:
