Neuromuscular dentistry is based on these fundamentals:
measured, objective data is fact; while all else is just opinion start with unstrained jaw and neck muscles that move the mandible allow the lower jaw to move through a trajectory which is determined by the simultaneous contraction of all of these unstrained muscles and optimal TM Joint conditions freedom of entry in to and exit from, a stable bite position address ascending posture factors with co-treatment from physical therpists and AO (Atlas Orthogonal) chiropractors
With this level of attention to muscles, posture and joints as well as micro occlusion of the bite, most of the usual reasons for breakage of restorations (crowns, veneers etc.) are successfully addressed. As such the usual cause of breakage, interferences when chewing and bruxism is resolved to a great extent.
Should a NM dentist then prescribe a "seat belt" for his restored patients? If he or she gives a sleep appliance or night guard, after NM full mouth resotrative treatment, does it exhibit a lack of confidence in the priciples of Neuromuscular dentistry?
Let us look at this more closely in the next post!
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