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Why Does Correcting Malocclusion Matter Clinically?

Malocclusion will continue to progress over time for your patient and it is important to correct this clinically before this progresses into:

  • Tooth wearing
  • Difficulties in cleaning teeth
  • Sensitivity
  • Periodontal disease
  • Unsuccessful restorations
  • Gum recession and abfraction lesions at the gum line

Correcting malocclusions can provide many benefits for your patient including improved:

  • Aesthetics
  • Function
  • Oral health quality of life
  • TMJ discomfort or pain
  • Mental health
  • Airway dimensions
  • Periodontal health
  • Halitosis
  • Multidimensional attitudes towards body image of adults and children
  • Systemic health as secondary benefits
  • Oral hygiene
     
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