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Published on: July 26, 2022
[Advance in research of occlusal dysesthesia]
1Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
Abstract:
Occlusal dysesthesia (OD) or phantom bite syndrome refers to a persistent complaint of uncomfortable bite sensation with no obvious occlusal discrepancy. OD is a rare condition, and is usually associated with emotional distress and triggered by dental treatments. The diagnosis and management of OD patients still remains a major challenge for dental practitioners and affected patients. This topical review aims to describe the properties, etiologies, diagnosis, managements and prognosis of OD comprehensively.
