Malocclusions and interferences in the bite are dental conditions that involve misalignment or irregularities in the way the upper and lower teeth come together when the jaws are closed. These issues can affect a person's oral health, function, and aesthetics.
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Read MoreAn occlusal splint is a custom made appliance using computer technology, to fit over the surfaces of the upper teeth, to relieve abnormal pressures on the jaw joint (temporomandibular joint or TMJ), its supporting structures and the jaw muscles, as often seen in temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), a condition that results in pain in the jaw muscles, jaw joint sounds, headaches, premature wear of teeth and cracks, failure of restorations, and loss of teeth. Importantly an occlusal splint helps to preventing the force of the bite, sometimes hundreds of kilograms of pressure, from transferring to the teeth, which results in wear and tear of the teeth.
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