A Review On Trauma From Occlusion- A Major Factorinfluencing The Periodontium

Abstract

Any occlusal force that exceeds our periodontium's adaptive capacity causes injury to periodontal structures, and the resulting trauma is known as trauma from occlusion (TFO). There are several schools of thought on whether TFO is an etiological factor or a cofactor in the occurrence of periodontal diseases. The current review paper aims to clarify the true meaning of TFO, as well as its historical context, etiological variables, important terminology, signs and symptoms, and advanced diagnostic approaches.