Occlusal disharmony and chronic oro‐facial pain: from clinical observation to animal study

Y Cao - Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Occlusion can be viewed as the most sensitive susceptor of the central nervous
system in the oro‐facial region. Its inalienable relationships to the temporomandibular joint …

Occlusal dysesthesia: a qualitative systematic review of the epidemiology, aetiology and management

ES Hara, Y Matsuka, H Minakuchi… - Journal of oral …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Occlusal dysesthesia refers to a persistent complaint of uncomfortable bite sensation with no
obvious occlusal discrepancy. This systematic review aimed to draw a picture of such …

The difficult relationship between occlusal interferences and temporomandibular disorder–insights from animal and human experimental studies

Q Xie, X Li, X Xu - Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
The aetiology of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is multifactorial, and numerous studies
have addressed that occlusion may be of great importance. However, whether occlusion …

The clinical significance of median occlusal position

DC McNAMARA - Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 1978 - Wiley Online Library
The harmony of the occlusal components of the teeth, mandibular joint and muscles, were
investigated in 180 human subjects by clinical, dental articulator, radiographic and …

Occlusion as the cause of undiagnosed pain.

I Klineberg - International Dental Journal, 1988 - europepmc.org
The teeth provide precise skeleto-motor influences for the stomatognathic system. This
unique guidance mechanism characterizes each individual's chewing pattern. It controls the …

Occlusal dysesthesia—A clinical guideline

B Imhoff, MO Ahlers, A Hugger, M Lange… - Journal of oral …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background The diagnosis and management of patients suffering from occlusal dysesthesia
(OD) remain a major challenge for dental practitioners and affected patients. Objectives To …

Occlusal dysesthesia: a topical narrative review

M Melis, KH Zawawi - Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Occlusal dysesthesia (OD) is a disorder characterised by the sensation of uncomfortable bite
with no obvious occlusal discrepancy. It is usually associated with emotional distress and is …

Occlusion and functional disorders of the masticatory system

JP Okeson - Dental clinics of north america, 1995 - Elsevier
Few dentists will debate the importance of the occlusal condition as it relates to masticatory
function. The intercuspal relationships of the teeth greatly influence chewing, swallowing …

Dental occlusion: a critical reflection on past, present and future concepts

JC Türp, CS Greene, JR Strub - Journal of oral rehabilitation, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
For nearly a century, the diversity of concepts about 'normal'and 'ideal'dental occlusal
relationships has led to confusion in trying to describe the occlusion of any individual …

Experimental occlusal interference induces long-term masticatory muscle hyperalgesia in rats

Y Cao, QF Xie, K Li, AR Light, KY Fu - PAIN®, 2009 - Elsevier
Temporomandibular joint or related masticatory muscle pain represents the most common
chronic orofacial pain condition. Patients frequently report this kind of pain after dental …