In over two decades of clinical practice, I have learned that dentistry is rarely just about teeth. Our patients do not present “isolated dental problems” — they present complex, interconnected dysfunctions of the stomatognathic system: teeth, temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and the neuromuscular pathways that coordinate them. When one element is misaligned, the entire […]
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The Forgotten Joint That Holds Your Life Together There are things we take for granted until they start to hurt—the ability to chew a meal without discomfort, to yawn without fear of a clicking sound, to wake up without feeling as though our jaw has been clenched in an unseen vice overnight. The temporomandibular joint […]
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The Imperative of Intraoral Scanners in Contemporary Dental Practice: A Technical Exposition
Dr. Jane, a forward-thinking clinician with an insatiable enthusiasm for digital dentistry, set out to revolutionize her practice. She hired intraoral scanners from multiple vendors, explored various brands, and partnered with several dental labs, all in pursuit of precision and efficiency. The future, she believed, was digital. But reality had other plans. Her first battle? […]