Houston Dentistry Volume 1 Issue 3 The Texas Center for Occlusal Studies | Page 7

John had a history of breaking teeth , having them repaired , then breaking the crown or the filling . This had occurred repeatedly , to the point that he was considering dentures . After having his mouth restored via Rejuvenation Dentistry , his mouth and teeth now work in harmony . He has gone more than 10 years with a stable and healthy mouth .
Linda suffered from severe myofascial pain and pain associated with TMD . It started over 35 years earlier when a lower left bridge was placed in her mouth . After having her mouth rejuvenated , she has been pain and headache free for over 10 years now . Note the relief in muscle tension as illustrated in the before / after pictures . teaching center for extended dental education , dedicated to educating the dentist and the dental lab technician on how to accurately and predictably diagnose and treat occlusal disease in a minimally invasive manner .
There is an ever-increasing demand by patients for this type of treatment . The founders of the Texas Center recognized this and dedicated themselves to teaching philosophy and treatment techniques that they themselves had been using for years to effectively treat this untapped market .
Most dentists spend the majority of their careers repairing broken and decayed teeth . Rejuvenation dentistry is much more than repairing teeth . As Dr . Craig Herre explains , “ Nature is wonderfully complex . Truly treating the whole patient requires
The Texas Center for Occlusal Studies is dedicated to educating the dentist and the dental lab technician on how to accurately and predictably diagnose and treat occlusal disease in a minimally invasive manner .
Rejuvenation Dentistry
In nature , when any one component of a system is compromised , a gradual decline toward disorder is initiated . In fact , it is the fundamental acknowledgement of biologic systems that distinguishes reactive dentistry from restorative dentistry . To achieve a meaningful understanding of how something works and what makes it successful , it ’ s not enough to view the anatomy as a collection of individual components . Examining healthy oral function as a system – a series of interacting , interrelated , and interdependent elements – gives the dentist a basis for dentistry that goes beyond repairing the symptoms of failure to address the root cause for the failure .
Photo by Ray Bryant , Bryant Studios the dentist and technician to consider the delicate balance of biological and physiological systems that make us humans rather than machines . Once one begins to address dental health from the perspective of restoring biological balance , it opens up options for treating patients with conservative measures that are more effective and more affordable than a conventional restorative approach .”
Doctors are encouraged to bring their lab technicians to the program . Having a team who fully understands the goals of rejuvenation dentistry is invaluable .
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