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The masticatory pattern as an adjunct for diagnosis and treatment
J Ehrlich1, N Hochman, A Yaffe
1Department of Prosthodontics, Hebrew University, Hadassah, School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
|July 1, 1992
Summary
The incisal guided phase during chewing, observed in 25 patients, is linked to incisal attrition and flaring. This finding suggests considering the incisal guided phase in dental treatment planning.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Biomechanics
- Oral Health
Background:
- Masticatory patterns are crucial for understanding dental wear.
- Incisal attrition and flaring are common clinical observations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the masticatory pattern in dentate patients.
- To explore the relationship between the incisal guided phase and incisal abnormalities.
Main Methods:
- Sagittal view analysis of masticatory patterns.
- Clinical examination of 125 dentate patients.
- Observation and documentation of incisal guided phase occurrence.
Main Results:
- An incisal guided phase was identified in 25 out of 125 patients.
- These patients exhibited varying degrees of incisal attrition or flaring.
- A correlation between the incisal guided phase and observed incisal damage is suggested.
Conclusions:
- The incisal guided phase may contribute to incisal attrition and flaring.
- This phenomenon warrants consideration in the diagnosis and treatment of dental issues.
- Further research into the biomechanics of the incisal guided phase is recommended.