Good Dental Occlusion
Good dental occlusion can be defined as the one with
- Correct relation of upper and lower jaw
- Acceptable fit of upper and lower teeth
- No gaps between teeth
- Relative harmony in the size of teeth
- Correct placement of teeth in bone
- Unrestricted and harmonious movement of lower jaw
- Chewing system in stable, functional, healthy, and comfortable equilibrium
Good dental occlusion not only helps in maintaining the health of gums, teeth and jaws but also bodily posture and brain activity.
You should consult your dentist in case you do not have a good dental occlusion.
References
Occlusion: what it is and what it is not
Occlusion: an orthodontic perspective
New approaches to dental occlusion: a literature update
The six keys to normal occlusion
The Influence of Dental Occlusion on Dynamic Balance and Muscular Tone
Interactions between occlusion and human brain function activities
