低位咬合におけるオクルーザルスプリントの意義

Abstract

It is difficult for the occlusal reconstruction of the groundless occlusal position, for example, not being the intercuspal position, or being questionable it. I think, in this case, it is necessary that it makes the appropriate intercuspal position on the basic of the appropriate mandibular position. It is necessary, say in other words, the establishment ofthe occlusal position on the basis of it of condylar and mucle position. But the mandibular position with the unphysiological condition extend over the long time is not appropriate always. Because it may be with the hypertension of muscles, or the strain of temporomandibular joint area. Usually we are not able to approach them direct. But we are able to guide the appropriate mandibular position with the relaxation of muscles related to masticatory movement, if we make temporary occlusal position and take advantage of the questionable it. I am sure that the occlusal splint, as the important part, is the indispensable mechanism for occlusal reconstruction.