Bite alignment, also known as occlusion, refers to the way the upper and lower teeth come together when the mouth closes. Proper bite alignment is crucial for efficient chewing, speech, and overall oral health, while misalignment can lead to issues such as tooth wear, jaw pain, and temporomandibular joint disorders.

Bite Alignment

Bite alignment

Occlusion refers to the blockage or obstruction of a passage, which can occur in various contexts such as vision, dentistry, and medical imaging. Understanding occlusion is crucial in fields like computer graphics for rendering realistic images, and in healthcare for diagnosing and treating conditions involving blocked pathways.

occlusion

upper and lower teeth

Proper bite alignment

efficient chewing

Speech is the vocalized form of human communication, involving the use of phonetic sounds to convey meaning. It is a complex process that integrates cognitive, linguistic, and physiological components to facilitate interaction and expression.

speech

overall oral health

Tooth wear is the progressive loss of dental hard tissues caused by factors such as attrition, abrasion, and erosion. It can lead to functional and aesthetic issues if left untreated, necessitating early diagnosis and management to prevent further damage.

tooth wear

Jaw pain is when your jaw hurts and can make it hard to chew or talk. It can happen because of different reasons like teeth grinding, an injury, or a problem with the jaw joint.

jaw pain

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) encompass a group of conditions affecting the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, often causing pain, restricted movement, and dysfunction. These disorders can result from a combination of factors such as injury, arthritis, or stress-related behaviors like teeth grinding, and may require a multidisciplinary approach for effective management.

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