Malocclusion Rethought — Occlusal Dysmorphisms

Malocclusion Rethought

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

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⚡ Why this matters

• Electrophysiology reveals balanced trigeminal dynamics even with occlusal issues.
• Mechanical-only approaches risk relapse.
• An interdisciplinary model improves long-term stability.

📘 What you’ll learn

• How complexity science reframes occlusal stability.
• Why “malocclusion” is an insufficient label.
• The role of Occlusal Dysmorphisms in clinical practice.

   Paradigm shifts: science can change perspective overnight.

Evidence & further reading

• Dental Malocclusion (classical view)
• Epistemology and paradigm shifts (Kuhn)
• Complex systems and emergent behavior

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