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<\/a><\/p>\nGnathology\u00a0<\/strong>is a science that involves studies on functions and organs linked to \u201cteeth occlusion\u201c<\/strong> in normal and pathologic situations. Occlusion means literally contact between superior and inferior teeth, either in a static position with closed mouth or in a dinamic position like talking or chewing.<\/p>\n At Stomatologico Lariano\u00ae gnathology is not seen like a part of dentistry : to us, it must be considered as a different way to study your mouth, without any division in parts but as a unique part associating and integrating together occlusal anatomy, mandibular joint, neuro muscolature and psyche .<\/p>\n An uncorrect occlusion caused by the position of natural teeth on inadeguate dental prosthesis can cause pain to your mouth or face ; patients identify this pain as a dental or articular one , close to their ears and can be spontaneous at rest or while chewing or found by the dentist manipulating jaws in a visit.<\/p>\n At Stomatologico Lariano\u00ae the gnathologic visit represents the only instrument to discover and take care of bad dental occlusion: we can also add the study of cast models and, if needed, radiographic study of dental arches and of mandibular joints .<\/p>\n Traumatic occlusion<\/strong> comes when forces that work on teeth\u2019s occlusive surfaces damage tissues that suppert teeth instead of maintaining their health and functionality.<\/p>\n This usually happens in three cases :<\/p>\n when abnormous masticatory and occlusive forces caused by hypertonicity and muscular spasms get to healthy tissues. This action comes in case of strong gnashing or nocturn bruxism .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n when normal or strong masticatory and occlusive forces perfect teeth in a wrong position or dental prosthesis that chew in a wrong way.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n When normal masticatory and occlusive forces affect teeth weakened by cronic diseases as \u201c pyorrhea \u201c.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Most of the times all of these three situations are verified.<\/p>\n Therapy for traumatic occlusion is the selective grinding that consists in small modifications on teeth in a wrong position or in a prosthesis to get a correct distribution of weight on them.<\/p>\n Sometimes the selective grinding is not enough though, and to reduce pain an occlusive plate called \u201c bite \u201c<\/strong> is needed.<\/p>\n\n