Trauma oclusal e suas consequências periodontais e peri-implantares / Occlusal trauma and its periodontal and peri-implant consequences

RESUMO

Occlusal trauma since the past century, generates discussions about its real effect on the periodontium. This condition causes bone loss and tooth mobility, having been associated with periodontal disease. Researches carried out failed to prove that the occlusal trauma could act as etiologic factor for periodontal disease. Although few studies have been conducted in humans, the available studies have shown that occlusal trauma may interfere with the prognosis of periodontal disease, when both are present simultaneously and may impair treatment with dental implants. The aim of this review is to discuss critically the real role of occlusal trauma and its consequences to periodontium and dental implants.