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[Occlusion and temporomandibular dysfunction].

M H Steenks
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The role of occlusion in the etiology of temporomandibular disorders is questionable. Therefore, preventive selective grinding is not advised. In the presence of signs and symptoms of overloading of structures of the masticatory system, grinding can be a therapy of choice. This procedure should be preceded by splint therapy in order to test the occlusal changes.

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M H Steenks. 1996. [Occlusion and temporomandibular dysfunction].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11921905/

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