Is there an association between occlusion and periodontal destruction?: Yes--occlusal forces can contribute to periodontal destruction.
Harrel
Stephen K
SK
Department of Periodontology, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Dallas, TX 75229, USA. skh1@airmail.net
Nunn
Martha E
ME
Hallmon
William W
WW
D000818:Animals; D001732:Bite Force; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications*; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*