Fremitus and Occlusal Overload – Dental Occlusion Geekiness – PDP160

Ever heard of fremitus? Wondering what it really means for your patient’s occlusion? In this episode we’re joined again by Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim, by popular demand, for an insightful discussion on dental fremitus. We understand that this topic can be a bit perplexing, so we’re here to break it down step by step. https://youtu.be/LFZ4Uh0Y8sI Watch PDP160 on YoutubeWe share how we seamlessly integrate a fremitus check into an occlusal assessment, discussing the crucial aspects of when and how to intervene effectively, all while preserving your patient’s chewing space.Check out our upcoming webinar “Unchippable” to learn about how to prevent chips and breaks on your lovely anterior composite restorations – protrusive.co.uk/unchippable‘Weakest Link’ study that Jaz and Mahmoud referred to: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08869634.2000.11746142The Awake Bruxism (habit breaking) appliance that Jaz uses called MAPA.More about Fremitus, how it’s classified and occlusal trauma.Follow Dr. Ibrahim on Instagram @drmoidentalWant to learn more about Occlusion? Head over to occlusion.online.Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!Highlights of the episode:00:00 Intro00:39 The Protrusive Dental Pearl04:17 Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim05:17 Mobility vs fremitus08:26 What is fremitus?09:52 The PDL12:54 The weakest link theory16:21 Checking for fremitus17:19 Class 1 fremitus21:57 Class 2 and 3 fremitus23:03 Treatment27:24 Envelope of function29:21 Orthodontic treatment36:34 Final remarks39:44 OutroIf you liked this episode, you will also like PDP150 – Occlusion on Class IV Composite RestorationsDid you know? You can get CPD from the Web App or Phone App and watch premium clinical videos, for less than a tax deductible Nando’s per month?