Understanding TMD: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Dr. Monika Varma | Prosthodontist | TMD Practitioner on Instagram: "Diagnosis decides the Crown👑🦷 Not trends!🙆🏻‍♀️ 1️⃣ Abutment Height = Primary Determinant of Retention Retention and resistance are directly proportional to occluso-cervical height Ideal minimum abutment height ~ 4mm 2️⃣ Short Clinical Crowns Need More Than “Strong Material” Zirconia’s strength does NOT compensate for: •Short axial walls •Excessive taper •Poor resistance form 📖 Material strength cannot replace proper tooth p