Holistic concept of the stomatognathic system

Introduction: The earliest concepts of the stomatognathic system derived fromstudies performed by Hanau, Trappozzano and Levin, were concentrated onrelationship between occlusion and temporo-mandibular joints. The laterconcepts, described by Held (Fig.1), Wigdorowicz-Makowerowa et al. (Fig. 2),Majewski, Fuhr and Solberg as well as by Troest, the importance ofadditional elements, such as periodontium, neuro-muscular system and CNS,are stressed. In holistic concept of stomatognathic system proposed by Panekan environment is included. Keywords: stomatognathic system