oklusiooniga

Occlusion (Estonian oklusioon) describes how the teeth come into contact when the jaws close and move. The form oklusiooniga is used in Estonian to indicate “with occlusion” and appears in clinical descriptors and procedures.

Static occlusion refers to dental contacts when the mouth is closed in maximum intercuspation or centric occlusion. Dynamic occlusion concerns contacts during functional movements such as chewing, grinding, and lateral or protrusive movements. These concepts help describe how teeth interact in both stationary and moving jaw positions.

Key concepts include centric relation, centric occlusion, and the distinction between normal occlusion and malocclusion. Dental relationships are often categorized by classification systems (for example, Angle classification) and by broader patterns of tooth contact. Understanding occlusion involves both the position of teeth and the forces generated during function.

Clinical relevance: Occlusion influences chewing efficiency, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) health, and tooth wear. Assessment uses articulating paper, bite registrations, and functional analysis with an articulator. Treatments include occlusal adjustments (equilibration), splints or night guards, and corrective orthodontic or restorative procedures to restore balanced contacts and reduce abnormal stress on teeth and joints.

History and terminology: The concept has evolved since the 18th–19th centuries toward functional occlusion. In Estonian dental literature, oklusioon is the term for occlusion, with oklusiooniga used to describe actions or states involving occlusion.