Role Of Occlusion In Periodontal Disease

Role Of Occlusion In Periodontal Disease

Write short note on occlusal neurosis.
Answer. It is also known as parafunctional habits. The parafunctional habits or occlusal neurosis are bruxism and clenching

Occlusal Neurosis Clenching

• Occlusal Neurosis Clenching is defined as closure of jaws under vertical pressure.
• Clenching is the force exerted from one occlusal surface to other without any movement.
• Forces are directed more vertically to plane of occlusion in posterior region and wearing of teeth is unlikely.
• In clenching, a person holds the teeth fimly together with significant amount of force.
• Clenching is associated with masticatory system disorders.
• Tooth mobility, greater temperature sensitivity, muscle tenderness, deviation on opening, stress lines in enamel cervical abfraction is associated with clinical signs of clenching.