LITERATURE REVIEW: RADIOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE OF HOW TRAUMATIC OCCLUSION DRIVES LOCALIZED PERIODONTITIS

*E. Sundarakannan Crri, Dr. Narmadha Mds, Dr. G. S. Asokan MDS, Dr. Sindhu MDS and Dr. Angelina Teena MDS

ABSTRACT

This literature review investigates the correlation between traumatic occlusion and localized periodontitis, emphasizing diagnostic insights from intraoral periapical radiographs (IOPA). Traumatic occlusion, marked by abnormal bite forces due to malocclusion or bruxism, contributes to periodontal damage, potentially intensifying localized periodontitis. Clinical and radiographic features of occlusal trauma, such as widened periodontal ligament spaces and bone resorption, are discussed. The review explores etiological factors, clinical signs, and imaging markers, highlighting the need for integrated occlusal and periodontal therapies to optimize outcomes in affected teeth.

Keywords: Traumatic occlusion, localized periodontitis, intraoral periapical radiographs, periodontal ligament, bone resorption, occlusal adjustment.