Occlusal equilibration means evening out the bite, making it uniform on both sides. Signs of “occlusal disease” such as:
Patients who exhibit such signs benefit from a “bite analysis”. This allows us to find out the “Why” of a particular problem i.e. the cause. Sometimes it can be as minor as interference in the back teeth. Such patients benefit from “Occlusal equilibration” i.e. making the bite even so that there are no interferences. This simple solution maybe all that is required to provide complete relief.