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     From “Malocclusion” to a broader paradigm: <b>Occlusal Dysmorphisms</b>.
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== Malocclusion Rethought ==
The term "Malocclusion," derived from the Latin ''malum'' ("bad"), was first introduced by Edward Angle to define an improper “closure” of teeth.<ref>Attributed to [[:wpen:Edward Angle|Edward Angle]], the father of modern orthodontics.</ref> Yet, the notion of "bad closure" remains ambiguous in medical contexts.
A PubMed search for "Malocclusion" yields over 33,000 articles,<ref>Pubmed, ''[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=%22malocclusion%22 Malocclusion]''</ref> but without clear consensus on its definition. Smaglyuk et al. stress the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in diagnostics,<ref>{{cita libro
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}} 72(5 cz 1):918-922.</ref> yet a query for "interdisciplinary diagnostics of malocclusions" returns only four articles,<ref>Pubmed, ''[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=interdisciplinary+diagnostics+of+malocclusions Interdisciplinary diagnostics of malocclusions]''</ref> underscoring a major gap in the literature. This suggests a paradigmatic shift may be underway, as described in Kuhn’s phase 4 model.
{{q2|Diagnosis, treatment strategies, and prevention of anomalies and dento-facial deformities should consider the organism as a whole, particularly in children whose structures are still developing.}}
A clinical case illustrates this complexity: a patient presented with a unilateral posterior crossbite and anterior open bite. Literature suggests orthodontic appliances and sometimes orthognathic surgery are indicated.<ref>{{cita libro
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| titolo = Orthodontic treatment of anterior open bite: a review article--is surgery always necessary?
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| opera = Oral Maxillofac Surg
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}} Sep;18(3):271-7.</ref> Crossbite correction is equally important due to its functional link with open bite.<ref>{{cita libro
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| autore2 = Silva Marques L
| autore3 = Abreu LG
| autore4 = Paiva SM
| titolo = Impact of two early treatment protocols for anterior dental crossbite on children’s quality of life
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}} Jan-Feb; 23(1) 71–78.</ref> In this case, however, the patient refused treatment, claiming function was unaffected.
Electrophysiological testing revealed functional symmetry in the masticatory system despite occlusal discrepancies. Findings included:
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File:Occlusal Centric view in open and cross bite patient.jpg|'''Figure 1a:''' Malocclusion with open bite and right posterior crossbite.
File:Bilateral Electric Transcranial Stimulation.jpg|'''Figure 1b:''' Motor-evoked potential symmetry in masseter muscles.
File:Jaw Jerk .jpg|'''Figure 1c:''' Jaw reflex test confirming functional balance.
File:Mechanic Silent Period.jpg|'''Figure 1d:''' Mechanical silent period indicating neuromuscular coherence.
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These results challenge the reductionist view of malocclusion, showing that **neuromuscular balance may coexist with occlusal asymmetries**. Hence, diagnostic strategies must integrate occlusion with neurophysiology to avoid oversimplification.
<blockquote>''Occlusal Dysmorphisms, not simply Malocclusion — an entirely different paradigm.''</blockquote>
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