Original scientific paper

Incicence of parafunktions in patients with parodontolysis

Miljenko Bačić ; Zavod za parodontologiju Stomatološkog fakulteta, Zagreb
M. Bašić ; Zavod za parodontologiju Stomatološkog fakulteta, Zagreb
Jelena Aurer-Koželj ; Zavod za parodontologiju Stomatološkog fakulteta, Zagreb

Abstract

The literature data show a rather high incidence of parafunctions in patients with parodontolysis. Parafunctions were observed in over 80% of patients treated at the Institute of Parodontology of the Faculty of Dentistry ,Zagreb . The most frequent occlusive parafunctions were the gnashing and clenching of the teeth, while the pushing of the tongue was the most frequent oral parafunction. The early recognition and treatment of these habits is very important for a successful treatment of periodontal diseases. The making of diagnosis may be d ifficult and therapy long-term as these movements are often unconscious. If they are not removed they become the etiological factor of occlusive traumatism as they are of greater intensity and longer duration than the forces emerging in the course of masticatory function. Since the duration of these forces is constant the reparable mechanisms have no opportunity toact. The supply with blood in the region of desmodontic ligaments is interrupted which may cause traumatic lesions and consequently an excessive mobility and migration of the teeth in patients with parodontal diseases.

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Hrčak ID:

105861

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/105861

Publication date:

15.9.1979.

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