How does a dentist test for proper occlusion?
There are many ways to test for a proper occlusion. Some of those tests can be completed while the patient is in the office. Various types of registration materials are utilized so that the dentist can evaluate the pressure and contacts of the upper teeth against the lower teeth. There are selected cases where patients requires more comprehensive evaluation of their bite or occlusion. These evaluations can range from more sophisticated models of the patient’s teeth, radiographs or other studies. A combination of models, radiographs, and muscle studies can be utilized to evaluate a patient’s occlusion to determine the changes necessary to achieve the desired occlusal relationship. An orthodontist is trained to correct occlusal problems. The orthodontist is the specialist that often works with the general dentist to improve the position of the teeth so that the general dentist has a much more precise ability to create an ideal bite or occlusion for the patient. The orthodontist moves the
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