Malocclusion Rethought — Occlusal Dysmorphisms
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Malocclusion Rethought
From “bad bite” to a broader paradigm: Occlusal Dysmorphisms.
Abstract. Traditional dentistry frames “malocclusion” as a biomechanical problem. Masticationpedia widens the lens: the masticatory system is a complex system where occlusion, neurophysiology (trigeminal circuits, reflexes), and muscle dynamics co-determine function. We call this paradigm Occlusal Dysmorphisms.
Why this matters
- Many “malocclusions” show functional symmetry at neurophysiological tests (e.g., MEP, jaw jerk).
- Purely occlusal targets risk relapse if neuro-muscular factors are ignored.
- Interdisciplinary diagnostics improve long-term stability and care.
What you’ll learn
- How complexity science reframes occlusal stability.
- When “malocclusion” is an insufficient label.
- The clinical role of Occlusal Dysmorphisms in rehabilitation.
Related topics
- Dental Malocclusion (classical view)
- Epistemology and paradigm shifts (Kuhn)
- Complex systems and emergent behavior
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