title: [Occlusion and temporomandibular dysfunction].
abstract: The role of occlusion in the etiology of temporomandibular disorders is questionable. Therefore, preventive selective grinding is not advised. In the presence of signs and symptoms of overloading of structures of the masticatory system, grinding can be a therapy of choice. This procedure should be preceded by splint therapy in order to test the occlusal changes.
authors.affiliation: Vakgroep Mondziekten/Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Universiteit Utrecht, postbus 80.037, 3508 TA Utrecht.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Steenks
mesh_terms: D003766:Dental Occlusion; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications*; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Occlusie en temporomandibulaire dysfunctie.