Orthodontic therapy has a big role in the treatment and prevention of malpositions. The signs and symptoms experienced by patients with occlusal trauma are mobility of teeth, temperomandibular joint pain, pain on mastication and periodontal disease. Early diagnosis, proper treatment plan and correction of malocclusion can lead to a successful outcome. Lack of awareness of orthodontic treatment in patients with occlusal trauma can even lead to loss of tooth structure.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3110471 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0972-124X.70838 | DOI Listing |
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