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Redefining Occlusion
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Occlusion & Wear

Redefining Occlusion

Defining occlusion based only on tooth position has its shortcomings. To offer patients appropriate treatment, occlusion evaluation should consist of...

| 1 month ago ›
Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion 
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Occlusion & Wear

Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion 

Learn the definition of VDO and specific criteria for evaluation, decision-making and action for a change of vertical to address excessive tooth wear.

| 2 months ago ›
How Do We Approach Cases With Clicking Jaw Joints?
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Occlusion & Wear

How Do We Approach Cases With Clicking Jaw Joints?

When a patient comes into your office asking about their clicking jaw joint, do you have a plan of action?

| 6 months ago ›
What's in Your Water? A Look At the pH of Popular Beverages
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Occlusion & Wear

What's in Your Water? A Look At the pH of Popular Beverages

You already know your patient's diet can have a significant impact on patterns of erosion - but are you up-to-speed on the acidity of their favorite beverages?

| 8 months ago ›
Will the Bite Change?
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Occlusion & Wear

Will the Bite Change?

Consider the teeth, muscles and TM joints when predicting whether or not a patient's occlusion will change in the future.

| 9 months ago ›
Doctor, Why Does This Temporary Keep Coming Off?
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Occlusion & Wear

Doctor, Why Does This Temporary Keep Coming Off?

When the patient handed me the temporary, I noticed that while it seem thick enough, not only was it not on, it was also cracked – which of course...

| 10 months ago ›
Dr. Jeff Rouse Joins 'Worn Dentition' Seminar
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Occlusion & Wear

Dr. Jeff Rouse Joins 'Worn Dentition' Seminar

'Treating the Worn Dentition' is a can't-miss seminar for clinicians of all levels looking to evolve their ability to treat wear cases and evaluate etiology,...

| 10 months ago ›
Causes of Excess Overjet
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Occlusion & Wear

Causes of Excess Overjet

What causes excess overjet? This article explores three major causes.

| 1 year ago ›
How To Classify TM Joints - Part II
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Occlusion & Wear

How To Classify TM Joints - Part II

Part I introduced a simple 5-stage method for classifying TM joints - now check out this detailed method.

| 1 year ago ›
Solving the Silent Epidemic of Cracked Teeth
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Occlusion & Wear

Solving the Silent Epidemic of Cracked Teeth

Cracked teeth may be an epidemic, but it can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Here are some tips on helping your patients with cracked teeth.

| 1 year ago ›
5 Keys for Early Palatal Expansion
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Occlusion & Wear

5 Keys for Early Palatal Expansion

We discuss 5 key reasons for early expansion, giving additional support for early application of this beneficial...

| 1 year ago ›
Classifying TM Joints - Part I
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Occlusion & Wear

Classifying TM Joints - Part I

This article will describe the classification system designed by Clyde Wilkes and outline the 5 different stages of TM joints in the Wilkes...

| 1 year ago ›