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Occlusion, TMDs, and dental education
1University of Michigan, USA. mmash@umich.edu
Head & Face Medicine
|January 5, 2007
Summary
Evidence-based dentistry has negatively impacted occlusion teaching. Occlusal adjustment and stabilization splints are crucial for TMDs and should remain in dental curricula despite EBD contradictions.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Occlusion
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)
Background:
- The shift to evidence-based dentistry (EBD) has led to a decline in teaching essential occlusion concepts.
- Occlusal adjustment (OA) and stabilization splints (SS) for TMDs are being neglected in dental education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the continued systematic teaching of occlusal therapy, including OA and SS, in dental schools.
- To highlight the importance of understanding the uses, misuses, and limitations of OA and SS in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- The study reviews the impact of EBD on occlusion teaching.
- It analyzes the current status and necessity of teaching OA and SS in dental curricula.
Main Results:
- OA and SS are vital for managing TMDs and should be taught systematically.
- The belief that OA is irreversible has led to its near abandonment in teaching.
Conclusions:
- Despite EBD, OA and SS must retain a significant role in occlusal therapy education.
- Dental schools should re-integrate comprehensive occlusion management into the curriculum for clinical relevance.
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