Abstract

TRAUMA FROM OCCLUSION-A REVIEW

Dr. Suchetha A., Dr. Rameshwari B.*, Dr. Apoorva S. M., Dr. Divya Bhat, Dr. Darshan B. M., Dr. Surya Suprabhan

Abstract

Trauma from occlusion is an etiological factor or co-factor for periodontal disease and occurs when the occlusal forces exceed the physiologic capacity of teeth to withstand forces. Various factors and complication are clinically and diagnostically significant. There were several conceptions that whether TFO is an etiological factor or cofactor for the occurrence of periodontal diseases. Various experimental studies were done and they were somewhat contradictory and many early studies agreed that occlusal trauma in and of itself failed to result in pocket formation or loss of connective tissue attachment. The present review article discusses historical background, etiological factors, classification, tissue response, signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment.

Keywords: Trauma from occlusion, Periodontal disease, Bone loss.