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Susan
Susan is a supervisor with Marks and Spencer. She
is married with two children and has developed regular
headaches over the last nine months. A very attractive
woman, Susan takes pride in her appearance and saw
one of our members when she noticed that her front
teeth had begun to wear down. She had not been involved
in an accident and was very concerned when her delightful
smile started to look flat at the front.
Our member was concerned that a crown that Susan
had had fitted on an upper back tooth nine months
previous, appeared to be deflecting her lower jaw
forwards when she closed her teeth together. He
also noted that Susan's facial muscles were very
tight when he tried to move her lower jaw. A deprogrammer
was made which produced an immediate relaxation
in the tight muscles. This, along with a second
plastic appliance stopped the wear from deteriorating
any further. Plaster cast of Susan's teeth were
studied on a special piece of equipment and further
work on the plaster cast suggested that the crown
was the major error in her bite. Once the crown
had been adjusted into its correct shape, the wear
on Susan's teeth stopped. The tightness in her muscles
resolved and excessive sensitivity of her teeth
to cold and warmth was dramatically improved.
Comment:
Sometimes, bite errors can be introduced by fillings
or crowns which are not in harmony with the patients
natural jaw movements. Special expertise is required
to diagnose and treat such conditions. This patient
referred herself on the recommendation of a friend.
Good dentists never object to second opinions because
a fresh pair of eyes see problems in a clearer context.
Susan is delighted with the result achieved for
her by our member. |
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