Prevention and Management of Cheek and/or Tongue Biting Related to Posterior Implant‐Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses (ISFDPs)

Abstract

After the loss of several adjacent posterior teeth, bone resorption occurs that can lead to a marked occlusal discrepancy between arches. This discrepancy may originate from the more pronounced resorption at the facial portion of the alveolar bone crest, often resulting in a more palatal implant position. Therefore, establishing normal overbite and cusp-fossa relation may become difficult, namely causing inappropriate crown contours and emergence profiles. This manuscript describes a technique in which a different occlusal configuration is given to solve some problems that edge-to-edge occlusal configuration produces. For instance, patients may suffer from cheek and/or tongue biting after the delivery of a maxillary posterior implant-supported fixed dental prosthesis resulting in an edge-to-edge occlusal configuration. In instances of severe maxillary resorption in the posterior buccal zone, it is recommended to consider a distinct cross-bite occlusion and by this prevent the well-known discomfort and clinical signs associated with both an edge-to-edge interarch relationship or a so-called "stretched" transversal overbite.

Kinesio Taping as a Therapeutic Tool for Masticatory Myofascial Pain Syndrome—An Insight View

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Ceramic versus Composite Resin Polishing Systems on the Surface Roughness of Milled Leucite-Reinforced Ceramics

“…Notably, many of these crystals assume a needle-like morphology and often protrude from the surface, leading to microscopic roughness. Restorations featuring such rough ceramic surfaces can inadvertently give rise to a range of clinical issues, including gingival inflammation, irritation to the tongue and lips, plaque (biofilm) accumulation, and increased wear of opposing teeth [ 15 , 16 , 17 ]. Addressing these concerns is crucial to ensure optimal patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs).…”