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Malocclusion Rethought

From “bad bite” to a broader paradigm: Occlusal Dysmorphisms

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Why this matters

  • Many “malocclusions” show functional symmetry at neurophysiological tests (MEP, jaw jerk).
  • Purely occlusal targets risk relapse if neuro-muscular factors are ignored.
  • Interdisciplinary diagnostics improve long-term stability.

What you’ll learn

  • How complexity science reframes occlusal stability.
  • Why “malocclusion” is often an insufficient label.
  • The clinical role of Occlusal Dysmorphisms in rehabilitation.
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Paradigm shifts: the same reality can be seen in a new way.

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