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     From “bad bite” to a broader paradigm: <b>Occlusal Dysmorphisms</b>.
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<p><b>Abstract.</b> Traditional dentistry frames “malocclusion” as a biomechanical problem.
Masticationpedia widens the lens: the masticatory system is a <i>complex system</i>
where occlusion, neurophysiology (trigeminal circuits, reflexes), and muscle dynamics co-determine function.
We call this paradigm <b>Occlusal Dysmorphisms</b>.</p>


== Why this matters ==
== Malocclusion Rethought ==
* Many “malocclusions” show <b>functional symmetry</b> at neurophysiological tests (e.g., MEP, jaw jerk).
* Purely occlusal targets risk <b>relapse</b> if neuro-muscular factors are ignored.
* Interdisciplinary diagnostics improve <b>long-term stability</b> and care.


== What you’ll learn ==
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.
* How complexity science reframes occlusal stability.
* When “malocclusion” is an <b>insufficient label</b>. 
* The clinical role of <b>Occlusal Dysmorphisms</b> in rehabilitation.


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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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| titolo = Interdisciplinary approach to diagnostics of malocclusions (review)
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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.


== Related topics ==
{{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.}}
* [[Dental Malocclusion|Dental Malocclusion (classical view)]]
* [[Introduction#Epistemology|Epistemology and paradigm shifts (Kuhn)]]
* [[Introduction#Conclusion|Complex systems and emergent behavior]]


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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?
| url = https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23949448
| 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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}} 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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