Effects of occlusal instability.
Changes that may occur in an occlusion are basically either horizontal or vertical. Horizontal changes need not be damaging and may be readily accommodated. Vertical changes can be more damaging and require a more extensive treatment procedure.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014716:Vertical Dimension