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228. Do You Want Patients to Like or Respect You? Dennis Hartlieb, DMD, AAACD, Rhodri Thomas, BDS, Michelle Lee, DMD

Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert

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Identifying Mechanisms of Occlusal Sensitivity and Jaw Joint Clicking

The speaker discusses the potential mechanism behind occlusal sensitivity in patients, emphasizing the importance of evaluating jaw joint clicking patterns. By differentiating between clicks during opening and closing of the jaw, one can identify the positioning of the condyles and the discs. A medial disc displacement tends to cause an early click during opening, while a lateral displacement results in a late click. Understanding these clicking patterns can offer insights into occlusal issues and guide treatment decisions.

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