Disocclusion

Disocclusion is a condition in which the teeth of the upper and lower jaws do not touch each other. This can happen due to various reasons such as tooth loss, malocclusion or injury. In dentistry, disocclusion is also called occlusal dysfunction.

One of the most common symptoms of disocclusion is pain in the teeth and jaws, which can be caused by strained muscles and joints. There may also be problems with speaking and chewing, and sometimes tooth loss. In some cases, disocclusion can lead to the development of arthritis and other diseases.

To treat disocclusion, the dentist performs diagnostics and determines the cause of the problem. If this is due to tooth loss, then implantation or dentures may be required. In case of malocclusion, special braces or mouth guards may be used. If disocclusion occurs due to injury, then surgery is necessary to restore the integrity of the jaw.

To prevent disocclusion, it is necessary to maintain oral hygiene, brush your teeth properly, and regularly visit the dentist for preventive examinations. It is also important to eat right and avoid strenuous physical activity, which can cause jaw injury.

Disocclusion is the process of restoring occlusion function after its long-term absence. In most cases, this happens after long-term use of orthopedic structures as a bridge or after complete loss of teeth. When a tooth is restored with a prosthesis, support is created, resulting in the replacement of the natural functions of the jaw. The prosthesis plays the role of one