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Examination and occlusal analysis of the masticatory system.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7781833     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Analysis of the occlusion and function of the masticatory system should be part of a thorough examination of the patient. This is especially important when signs or symptoms of functional disturbances are present or when planning extensive occlusal restorations. This article has strived to present (1) indications for occlusal analysis; (2) how to perform occlusal analysis and diagnostic aids that can be helpful in occlusal analysis; and (3) how information gained through occlusal analysis can be used in differential diagnosis of the three most common functional disturbancies of the masticatory system: trauma from occlusion, parafunction, and TM disorders.
Authors:
T P Nowlin; J H Nowlin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Dental clinics of North America     Volume:  39     ISSN:  0011-8532     ISO Abbreviation:  Dent. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  1995 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-07-14     Completed Date:  1995-07-14     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0217440     Medline TA:  Dent Clin North Am     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  379-401     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Bruxism / complications,  diagnosis
Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Facial Pain / etiology
Headache / diagnosis,  etiology
Humans
Malocclusion / complications,  diagnosis*
Masticatory Muscles / physiopathology
Medical History Taking
Physical Examination
Temporomandibular Joint / physiopathology,  radiography
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / diagnosis*,  etiology

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