The importance of occlusal trauma in the primary etiology of periodontal disease.

The importance of occlusal trauma in the primary etiology of periodontal disease. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2018 Jan-Feb;32(2 Suppl. 1):27-34 Authors: Meynardi F, Lauritano D, Pasqualini ME, Rossi F, Grivet-Brancot L, Comola G, Dal Carlo L, Moglioni E, Zampetti P Abstract The presence of periodontal disease can be ascertained by clinical examination (redness, edema and probe depth, bleeding-on-probing). Occlusal adjustment can lead to a marked, stable improvement in periodontal health in terms of bacterial profile and clinical appearance, presumably by obviating tissue distress caused by occlusal dysfunction, thereby providing unfavorable conditions for bacterial growth. Therefore, occlusal trauma can be an essential indicator of the periodontal disease and, if not corrected, could lead to a relapse. PMID: 29460515 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents - Category: Biomedical Science Tags: J Biol Regul Homeost Agents Source Type: research