The Effect of Occlusion on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Ulusoy C., DARENDELİLER H. N.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS, cilt.21, sa.1, ss.3-12, 2008 (ESCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 21 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.13076/1300-3550-21-1-3
  • Dergi Adı: TURKISH JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.3-12
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Occlusion, TMJ, TMD
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a combination of pathologic and functional situations affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the masticatory muscles. The dental community has become increasingly interested in TMD-occlusion relationship, however there are so many different and conflicting opinions about this issue. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalance of molar relationship, occlusal guidance (canine and group function) and non-working side contacts in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).