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Neuromuscular Theory and the Stomatognathic Triad: Treatment Objectives in Neuromuscular Orthodontics

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The application of the Neuromuscular Theory in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment serves as the bedrock of Neuromuscular Orthodontics. This chapter aims to elucidate the differences between the theory’s application in prosthetics and the more recent functional interpretation of dynamic occlusion for orthodontics. It is essential to recognize that achieving a neuromuscular balanced occlusion requires different orthodontic objectives than traditional approaches. By embracing this modern perspective, practitioners can more effectively evaluate and manage occlusal disorders using Neuromuscular Orthodontics techniques.

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    Skeletal Class II definition, in general, orthodontics refers to a discrepancy in the relationship of the skeletal bases and does little to consider the total development of the maxilla and mandible. For this reason, in N.O. positional Class II represents the majority of Class II with OJ and Class II/2, while a very small amount of Class II skeletal are considered so because of a small mandible in relation to age, sex, and cranial base. The sagittal position of the maxilla in positional Class II is usually normal.

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Savastano, F. (2023). Neuromuscular Theory and the Stomatognathic Triad: Treatment Objectives in Neuromuscular Orthodontics. In: Neuromuscular Orthodontics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41295-0_3

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