Gnathology is the study of the
masticatory system, including its
physiology
Physiology (; ) is the scientific study of functions and mechanisms in a living system. As a sub-discipline of biology, physiology focuses on how organisms, organ systems, individual organs, cells, and biomolecules carry out the chemical ...
, functional disturbances, and
treatment. Dr Beverly McCollum established the Gnathologic Society in 1926.
Chairman of the Board of Directors, David W. McLean DDS represented the So. Cal. Gnathology Society in 1929 in Mexico City, furthering the Society's work.
“The study of the relationship of the mandibular border movements and occlusal morphology, and how this relationship affects the anatomy, histology, physiology, pathology, and therapeutics of the oral organ, as well as how this relationship affects the rest of the body, including, but not limited to, the TMJ.”
Dr. Jack Hockel, editor of Orthopedic Gnathology by Quintessence, 1983. Chapter 1 describes the ten characteristics of an Organic Occlusion, the goal of Gnathology.
References
External links
DefinitionInternational Academy of Gnathology
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