title: Occlusal trauma: effect and impact on the periodontium.
abstract: This focused review is limited to a number of investigations in an attempt to specifically address the histological and clinical effects of excessive occlusal forces on the teeth and periodontium and to provide a basis of classification for this interaction. This review does not include the effects of occlusal forces on dental implants or dental prostheses/appliances.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. whallmon@tambcd.edu
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Hallmon
mesh_terms: D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*