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Demystifying Manipulation for Obtaining Centric Relation
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Occlusion & Wear

Demystifying Manipulation for Obtaining Centric Relation

This article will help you understand how and why to use the manipulation technique to obtain centric relation.

| 7 years ago ›
Link Between Medications and Bruxism?
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Occlusion & Wear

Link Between Medications and Bruxism?

Studies show that there is evidence to support the theory that using SSRI medications can lead to sleep bruxism.

| 7 years ago ›
What Causes Sleep Bruxism?
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Occlusion & Wear

What Causes Sleep Bruxism?

Bruxism has long been an actively discussed topic in dentistry, but the observations and definitions created for dentistry may not be adequate for diagnosing...

| 7 years ago ›
How to Fix a Deep Overbite in Wear Patients
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Occlusion & Wear

How to Fix a Deep Overbite in Wear Patients

Learn how to determine the best method of correcting deep overbite in wear patients.

| 7 years ago ›
Centric Relation To Maximum Intercuspation Slide Part 1
Occlusion & Wear

Centric Relation To Maximum Intercuspation Slide Part 1

Dr. Puneet Sandhu discusses methods for determining slide from central relation to maximum intercuspation and what that says about overall system health.

| 7 years ago ›
Occlusal (Bite) Disease
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Occlusion & Wear

Occlusal (Bite) Disease

Among all oral diseases, occlusal disease is one of the least frequently discussed. Find out how to recognize it and why it matters.

| 8 years ago ›
Airway Prosthodontics: Taking Dentistry Beyond Sleep Apnea and Advancement Appliances
Occlusion & Wear

Airway Prosthodontics: Taking Dentistry Beyond Sleep Apnea and Advancement Appliances

Sleep dentistry asks 'how,' while airway prosthodontics asks 'why.' Learn why this difference is important and how understanding it can help you better treat patients.

| 8 years ago ›
An Uncommon Pattern of Dental Erosion
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Occlusion & Wear

An Uncommon Pattern of Dental Erosion

A dentist began seeing deep erosion on #8 and #9 on many of her patients' teeth. Here's what...

| 8 years ago ›
Muscle and TMJ Exam: Palpation and Evaluation
Occlusion & Wear

Muscle and TMJ Exam: Palpation and Evaluation

Discover the 8 muscles you must check during a TMJ...

| 8 years ago ›
Corticotomy-facilitated Orthodontics and Goal-oriented Treatment Planning
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Occlusion & Wear

Corticotomy-facilitated Orthodontics and Goal-oriented Treatment Planning

Learn more about interdisciplinary treatment planning for corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics and read about a real-world case.

| 8 years ago ›
Where’s the Articular Disc and Why It Matters
Occlusion & Wear

Where’s the Articular Disc and Why It Matters

Continue learning about occlusion with this article on recording the fully seated joint position.

| 8 years ago ›
Discussion Guidelines for Orthodontic Treatment Decisions
Occlusion & Wear

Discussion Guidelines for Orthodontic Treatment Decisions

This orthodontic treatment FAQ list will help dentists better cover common orthodontic issues with their patients.

| 8 years ago ›