Occlusal disease management system: the diagnosis process.
医学
牙列
疾病
牙科
咀嚼力
口腔正畸科
病理
作者
Jose-Luis Ruiz,Thomas F. Coleman
出处
期刊:Compendium of continuing education in dentistry日期:2008-04-01卷期号:29 (3): 148-158被引量:1
标识
摘要
The goal of every dentist is to preserve the health of his or her patients' masticatory system, as well as to anticipate the long-term results when restorative treatment is provided. These goals cannot be accomplished in the presence of occlusal disease. During the routine oral examination, the signs and/or symptoms of occlusal disease must be noted and the patient educated about the need for further diagnosis and treatment. Better care can be provided to patients if occlusal disease and/or temporomandibular disorders are detected early and properly treated. Treating occlusal disease can lead to a long, healthy life of the dentition as well as to restorative success.