Controversy over the relationship between occlusion and progression of periodontal
destruction has been ongoing since the beginning of scientific studies of dental diseases.
This controversy often has been heated. Some respected researchers have stated strongly
that occlusal forces are a major factor in periodontal destructions and that treatment
of occlusal forces is a major part of the successful treatment of periodontal disease.
Other equally respected researchers have stated just as strongly that there is no
relationship between occlusal forces and periodontal destruction and that there is
little justification for occlusal treatment as a routine part of periodontal therapy.
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