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Phantom bite revisited.

R G Jagger1, A Korszun

  • 1Department of Adult Dental Health, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XY. Jagger@Cardiff.ac.uk

British Dental Journal
|September 11, 2004
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Phantom bite is a rare condition where patients worry excessively about their dental occlusion. Treatment should focus on coping skills, not dental procedures, as occlusal adjustments are ineffective.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Phantom bite is an uncommon condition characterized by preoccupation with perceived dental occlusion abnormalities.
  • Patients often present with complex explanations and persistent, yet often minor, perceived problems.

Observation:

  • Three clinical cases illustrate the nature of phantom bite and its management challenges.
  • The condition can be disabling and difficult to treat effectively.

Findings:

  • Occlusal treatments have not shown improvement in phantom bite symptoms.
  • Extensive and irreversible restorative dental treatments should be avoided.

Implications:

  • General dental practitioners should seek specialist and psychiatric assessment for affected patients.

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  • Prognosis for symptom elimination is poor, but overall functioning can improve with adaptive coping strategies.
  • Further research is essential to understand and improve phantom bite treatment.