OCCLUSAL EVALUATION IN TMD - Dr.Rahul R

The role of occlusion as an etiologic factor in temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a controversial subject. It sometimes elicits strong emotions and is often discussed at a highly empirical level. Many dentists believe that occlusal discrepancies are an important etiologic factor in TMD, and their belief is reinforced by successful results following occlusal treatment. There has even been a movement within dentistry over the past few decades to minimize the role of occlusion in TMD and to deemphasize the study of occlusion in dental education. However, a review of the current literature specifies that, despite the fact that the aetiology of TMD is probably multifactorial, completely discounting the role of occlusion may be an inappropriate interpretation. This lecture and hands-on focus on the clinical points to evaluate occlusion in TMD and digital evaluation of occlusion in 3 dimension