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Malocclusion Rethought
From "bad bite" to a broader paradigm: Occlusal Dysmorphisms
In brief: many so-called "malocclusions" show functional symmetry at neurophysiological tests (MEP, jaw-jerk). Purely occlusal targets risk relapse if neuromuscular factors are ignored. An interdisciplinary model improves long-term stability.
Why this matters
- Electrophysiology can reveal balanced trigeminal dynamics even with occlusal issues.
- A mechanistic-only view may miss neural drivers of orofacial dysfunction.
- Integrating occlusion + neurophysiology reduces relapses and improves outcomes.
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.