The medical team at the Savasta practice can help you with the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. It is important that from an early age you visit a dentist periodically, starting as early as about age 5; the earlier you are able to diagnose the malocclusion the better the result you will get.
As adults, the bones are already developed so it can be very complex to intervene in them; the situation is less complex if dental malocclusions have to be intervened.
Malocclusion can be dental or skeletal:
dental malocclusion refers precisely to the dental elements that may occur misaligned, skeletal malocclusion refers to issues involving the development of the jaw bones.
What are they caused by?
The causes may be genetic in most cases; however, it should be pointed out that poor behavior can also increase the risk of suffering from malocclusion.
These habits mainly affect children and are:
Pacifier or finger sucking, atypical swallowing, breathing through the mouth instead of the nose.
Symptomatology
Not all symptoms of malocclusion are easily correlated with the disease because some do not involve the oral cavity, and it can be complex for the patient to understand the situation.
Therefore, it is good to take into account the symptoms affecting the oral cavity and if they tend to persist, consult your dental professional.
The symptoms caused by the disorder are as follows:
- Tinnitus
- Temporomandibular joint disorder
- Back pain
- Cervical pain
- Chewing problems
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux
- Disorders involving language
- Disturbed sleep due to temporomandibular joint disorders
- Frequent tooth decay
- Frequent gum inflammation
Solutions for malocclusions
Orthodontics is the main solution for malocclusions; if the patient has a severe malocclusion, the use of fixed orthodontic appliances is likely as mobile aligners may not be sufficient in this case.
In the case of less severe situations, the use of clear aligners may be sufficient, which also provide good aesthetics while still solving the problem.
It is, of course, up to the practitioner to assess the patient's situation and understand the most appropriate solution.
Classes of malocclusions
1st class: there may be the presence of improper positioning of dental elements among which there is dental crowding, which takes place when there are too many dental elements numerically speaking for the space available on the dental arch.
Nevertheless, in this class the dental arches do not overlap each other.
Class 2: The upper arch dominates the lower arch.
It may be determined by the fact that the upper part of the face is much more developed than the lower part.
Another reason that could explain the presence of this malocclusion is that the jaw has developed in a reduced manner.
3rd class: the lower dental arch protrudes out more than the upper dental arch.
The causes of this malocclusion can be attributed to an underdeveloped maxilla or overgrowth of teeth.
If you suffer from the indicated symptoms and have even a suspicion that you have a dental malocclusion, see a qualified professional right away.
The medical team at the Savasta practice can give you the specialized support you need to identify the disorder and treat it by choosing the best therapy for your needs.
