Open AccessPARAFUNCTIONAL HABITS, NIGHTGUARDS, AND ROOT FORM IMPLANTS
Author(s) -
Morton L. Perel
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
implant dentistry
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1538-2982
pISSN - 1056-6163
DOI - 10.1097/00008505-199412000-00011
Subject(s) - implant , dentistry , root (linguistics) , medicine , orthodontics , acrylic resin , materials science , composite material , surgery , linguistics , philosophy , coating
Occlusal schemes and designs of fixed and removable implant prostheses must satisfy requirements for the innocuous vertical loading of root form implants. Parafunctional habits (clenching, bruxing, or engaging) can transmit forces to the supporting bone that may result in destructive lateral stresses and overloading. Most nocturnal parafunctional habits can be ameliorated by acrylic resin nightguards.