Tooth Wear: Structural Inadequacies Upper jaw and lower jaw malalignment where all teeth do not interdigitate evenly will most likely result in worn teeth. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) internal derangements frequently result in an inadequate
Worn Teeth Part 1 Depending on what part of the tooth is involved teeth wear is referred to as many different ways: Enamel Thinning, Tooth Erosion, Tooth Attrition, Tooth Abfraction, Tooth Abrasion, Transparent Tooth,
Geriatric Dentistry In older adults one of the many common problems is developing tooth decay. The cavities can not only happen on surfaces of teeth that have never been a problem before but also
Gingival Hyperplasia (Gum Overgrowth) There are several reasons that cause gum overgrowth. This is usually considered Gingival Hyperplasia. Gingival enlargement associated with inflammation. Periodontal disease is the most common reason for the enlargement and swelling
Altered Passive Eruption There are situations where teeth erupt but gums do not recede appropriately resulting in short clinical crowns (short fat teeth). The incomplete process is referred to as Altered Passive Eruption. This
Uneven Gum Line When there is an uneven tooth arrangement in the jaw or non-symmetrical tooth growth or slanted jaw bone, an uneven gum line occurs and teeth appear to have different lengths and
Ridge Resorption Also known as residual ridge resorption, is the loss of supporting tissue (alveolar process) of the teeth. It mostly happens when the bone around the teeth is lost due to extractions or
“Gummy Smile”, High Lip Line This is referring to the position of the lip when one is in full spontaneous smile (Duchenne Smile). In certain percentages of people, the lip will move so high
Binge Eating Disorder They lose control over their eating. Periods of binge eating are not followed by purging, excessive exercise or fasting. Usually they are overweight or obese. Binge Eating Disorder Symptoms: Eating unusually large
Anorexia Nervosa People may see themselves as overweight even when they are dangerously underweight. They typically weigh themselves repeatedly, severely restrict the amount of food they eat and eat very small quantities of only
