Define primary occlusal trauma
What will be an ideal response?
Primary occlusal trauma to teeth occurs when forces placed on the occlusal/incisal area of teeth is greater than what the healthy (nondiseased) support tooth structures (e.g., bone, cementum, periodontal ligament fibers) can handle.
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