The Neurobiology of Orthodontics Treatment of Malocclusion Through Neuroplasticity /

This book presents the neurobiology of orthodontics according to the most recently acquired knowledge on the interaction of the brain activity with the senses. In particular, it highlights the ability of orofacial sensory input to modulate and change the brain activity underlying functions of the st...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Pimenidis, Margaritis Z. (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2009.
Edición:1st ed. 2009.
Temas:
Dentistry.
Neurology .
Otorhinolaryngology.
Neurology.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Experience Changes the Brain
  • Functional and Dysfunctional Aspects of Cerebral Cortex
  • Sensory Deprivation of the Brain
  • Sensory Deprivation and Thumbsucking Habit Activity
  • Sensory Deprivation and Malocclusions of Teeth
  • Sensory Deprivation and Occlusal Interferences
  • Sensory Deprivation and Emotions in the Deciduous and Mixed Dentition
  • Looking into Love and Depression-The Deep Limbic System
  • Looking Into the 'Black Box'
  • Language and Speech
  • Mastication in Man
  • Occlusion and Mastication
  • The Chewing Cycle
  • Directional Sensitivity of Teeth Guides Normal Occlusion
  • Functional Malocclusion
  • Functional Malocclusion Affects the Central Pattern Generator
  • Factors Affecting the Maturation of the Central Pattern Generator
  • Form and Function
  • Applied Neurophysiological Concepts in Orthodontics
  • Clinical Brain Function
  • Orthodontic Avenues to Neuroplasticity
  • Summary.

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