The interface between dental topography and functional appliances accessories

Dental topography can be defined as the division of receptive fields that we have in the crown of the tooth. It is necessary that we understand this concept very well because it makes all the difference in clinical practice. We need to understand the receptive fields of the tooth, and we must use this knowledge when prescribing accessories for a functional appliance, understanding its function and where these accessories should touch to generate the expected effect. In this paper we will discuss the fundamentals of dental topography and show some accessories used on the therapeutic arsenal of Jaw Functional Orthopedics.