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Do Patients Para-Function in Centric Relation?

By Lee Ann Brady on 04.03.13

I know even the mention of the words centric relation probably has some readers bristling, as this is a much argued over topic. With that said the research by Lundeen and Gibbs at the University of Read More

Orthodontic Root Resorption & Occlusion

By Lee Ann Brady on 03.20.13

Blunting or shortening of the roots of teeth that have been moved orthodontically is commonly seen. In reviewing the orthodontic literature I learned that there is a distinction between mild root Read More

Anatomic Appliance

Adjusting An Appliance You Didn’t Make

By Lee Ann Brady on 03.13.13

Are you willing to make adjustments to an occlusal appliance that you did not make? Over the years I have met dentists who "never" adjust an appliance that was made by another dentist, and others who Read More

Great Lakes Doppler in Place on Lateral Pole

Doppler Joint Auscultation

By Lee Ann Brady on 03.05.13

A critical piece of joint diagnosis is being able to differentiate the sounds we hear using auscultation. Based on the way load is applied in varying positions we know that in a seated condylar Read More

Diagnosing Ligament Laxity in The TMJ

By Lee Ann Brady on 11.13.12

In a previous post this year I talked about patients who are at risk of developing a "pop or click" and the importance of identifying this risk. This video clip is a segment of the first session of Read More

Joint load & Occlusal Contacts: Part Two

By Lee Ann Brady on 11.08.12

In Part two I continue the conversation about the relationship between the joint load and the occlusal contacts we create when we design an occlusion. That occlusion can be transitional on an Read More

Joint Load & Occlusal Contacts: Part One

By Lee Ann Brady on 11.06.12

Designing the occlusion for a patient with a history of joint issues can be challenging.  Understanding where the disc is in relation to the head on the condyle in intercuspal position and excursions Read More

Composite Occlusal Contacts

By Lee Ann Brady on 09.19.12

In yesterday's post I discussed the factors that impact wear resistance in modern composite materials. The great news is that we only have to think about the wear resistance of composite in areas of Read More

Composites & Wear

By Lee Ann Brady on 09.18.12

This week I have been preparing for a lecture at the USC Restorative Symposium called "Occlusal Considerations of Modern Composites".  I have been using direct composite as a restorative material and Read More

Limited Group Function, Why and When?

By Lee Ann Brady on 09.14.12

Technically group function is simply when simultaneous contact occurs on multiple teeth on the maxilla and mandible during an excursive movement. The challenge is understanding for the practitioner Read More

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