Recognize occlusal problems that need dental hygiene intervention

What will be an ideal response?

Clinically, teeth are in occlusal trauma when there is increasing mobility noted. In a patient who just had a restoration placed and reports pain and tooth mobility, adjustment of the "high" restoration is necessary. An appliance (e.g., night guard) is necessary if the patient is a bruxer.

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