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international journal of stomatology & occlusion medicine
Published in: international journal of stomatology & occlusion medicine 1/2016

01-09-2016 | review

Interplay of occlusal forces and the periodontium

A narrative review

Authors: Maheaswari Rajendran, A. Mahalakshmi, A. Selvam, R. Usha

Published in: international journal of stomatology & occlusion medicine | Special Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Occlusal forces are the physiological functional forces that activate the periodontal mechanoreceptors and maintain the health of the periodontium. In the absence of these forces, the periodontium undergoes nonfunctional atrophy, while with occlusal discrepancies or heavy occlusal forces it undergoes destruction. The tolerance capacity of the periodontal ligament to the occlusal forces depends on the magnitude, duration, and frequency of the forces. This article describes the influence of various occlusal forces on the periodontium, their clinical presentation, and the treatment considerations.
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Metadata
Title
Interplay of occlusal forces and the periodontium
A narrative review
Authors
Maheaswari Rajendran
A. Mahalakshmi
A. Selvam
R. Usha
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Published in
international journal of stomatology & occlusion medicine / Issue Special Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 1867-2221
Electronic ISSN: 1867-223X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12548-016-0146-x

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