Question 98 (part 2) · LDEK · Functional disorders of the masticatory system

Indicate symptoms indicating the occurrence of parafunctional activity:

1) pathologic tooth wear;
2) presence of wedge defects;
3) McCall festoons and Stillman fissures;
4) enamel cracks;
5) enamel damage on labial surfaces of anterior lower teeth;
6) masseter hyperplasia;
7) buccal mucosa maceration in occlusal line;
8) radiating pain from the overloaded muscles.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,6.
  2. B. 1,3,6.
  3. C. 2,5,7.
  4. D. 1,5,7,8.
  5. E. all of the above-mentioned.
Hint

Consider signs on the teeth, periodontium, muscles and mucosa that can all result from clenching and grinding.

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