Open AccessBasic dental information needed for the OFM initial occlusal evaluation
Author(s) -
Marjorie Snow
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the international journal of orofacial myology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2694-2526
pISSN - 0735-0120
DOI - 10.52010/ijom.2012.38.1.2
Subject(s) - terminology , plan (archaeology) , dentition , computer science , referral , dental occlusion , occlusion , medicine , dentistry , nursing , surgery , philosophy , linguistics , archaeology , history
It is incumbent upon the orofacial myologist to evaluate the presenting client’s occlusion and detect any behaviors which may be influencing the alignment of the dentition or interfering with the treatment plan of the referral source. In order to accomplish these tasks, it is necessary to share some common terminology and to effectively communicate between all the participants involved in the treatment plan. The purpose of this article is to assist in accomplishing these goals.