Orthodontics in a quantum world II: cranial movement and parafunction.
Maintenance of brain vitality is the most important function of the body. Several oral behaviors are involved in this process. Typical facial characteristics and intra-oral change can result from this. Symptomatically, the response can resemble a temporomandibular joint disorder. An integrative systems approach gives a basis for understanding and treating the condition.
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D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000502:physiology; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010021:Osteopathic Medicine; D012886:Skull / Q000502:physiology*; D019291:Skull Base / Q000502:physiology; D020186:Sleep Bruxism / Q000175:diagnosis; D013284:Stomatognathic System / Q000502:physiology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014061:Tongue Habits