What does “Occlusion” mean?
Occlusion refers to the relationship between the upper and lower teeth. We look at not only how your mouth is closed, but also how your teeth come into contact when you move your jaw and chew.
How is occlusion different from teeth looking straight?
Teeth may look straight from the front while their front-to-back or side-to-side bite and contacts during chewing differ. Assessing front tooth overlap, molar contact positions, and jaw movement helps explain how forces reach the teeth. Occlusion describes the contact relationship; the occlusal surface is mainly the chewing surface of a back tooth.
Reasons for checking even after restorative treatment
Changing tooth shape with resin, crowns, or veneers can also change tooth contacts. If one area touches first or chewing feels uncomfortable after treatment, the contacts and restoration shape should be checked. Grinding and clenching habits may also affect the treatment plan.
How do I explain any discomfort?
Please tell me which tooth touches first and whether it is uncomfortable when biting quietly or when chewing food. Occlusal abnormalities are not the cause of all jaw pain, and pain alone does not determine whether to grind or adjust your teeth. We examine causes such as teeth, muscles, and jaw joints.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does occlusion refer to whether the teeth are aligned evenly?
The alignment of the teeth and the relationship between the upper and lower teeth are different. Check for contact when the mouth is closed or moved.
If the bite is uncomfortable, is the temporomandibular joint problem also due to the bite?
Many factors may be involved in symptoms of the temporomandibular joint and chewing muscles. You should not determine the cause or cut the teeth first just because the occlusion is different.
Do you check the occlusion even after attaching veneers or resin?
As tooth shape changes, contact relationships must also be checked. We look at the color and shape of the restoration as well as whether there is any uncomfortable contact when closing and moving.
Occlusion, 3 things to check during treatment
Please review the questions to ask before deciding on treatment and the treatment standards of TU Dental Clinic.
- A choice suited to your condition
Does the clinic check contact both when you are still and when you move your jaw?
TU Dental Clinic’s treatment standardsTU Dental Clinic determines the scope of treatment by checking the tooth structure and bite, gum condition, and existing treatment history.
TU’s natural tooth preservation treatment philosophy - Preservation of natural teeth
Does the clinic explain the need for occlusal adjustments and the extent of irreversible reduction?
TU Dental Clinic’s treatment standardsTU Dental Clinic examines the remaining tooth tissue and determines the scope of treatment by distinguishing between functionally necessary treatment and aesthetic adjustments.
TU’s natural tooth preservation treatment philosophy - Care after treatment
Does the clinic recheck a restoration if it feels too high or a fracture occurs?
TU Dental Clinic’s treatment standardsTU Dental Clinic provides guidance on hygiene and regular check-ups after gum treatment. Ask about care suited to your teeth and gum condition.
Integrated treatment that examines cavities and gums together
