Is Occlusal Equilibration Harmful?
When malocclusion is present, teeth are equilibrated because some problem exists: pain, abnormal wear, breaking of restorations (crowns), or other conditions. The problem is usually present because the teeth and/ or restorations do not meet in harmony with your lower jaw at the proper position. The teeth and fillings have not “worn in” properly. Occlusal equilibration “wears” some areas mechanically and allows the teeth to meet harmoniously. It is not harmful. The Future A simple occlusal equilibraion can make the teeth and restorations meet harmoniously. However, slight changes in your occlusion (bite) occur over a period of time, because of small movements of teeth in the jaw bones. More complex equilibrations may require several appointments, and the teeth may shift significantly between appointments. When your symptoms are gone, and your occlusion is relatively stable, your occlusal equilibration will be finished. Placement of any new fillings in your mouth will change the way the
