Perfect Wilson Curve Alignment: The Secret to a Balanced Bite and Beautiful Smile

When it comes to creating a natural, healthy, and aesthetic smile, most people think about whitening or straightening their teeth. But dentists know there’s more beneath the surface. The way your teeth are curved and aligned plays a major role in how well you bite, chew, and even how your smile looks.

What Is the Wilson Curve?

The Wilson Curve refers to the side-to-side curvature of the upper and lower posterior teeth (molars and premolars).

Standard Process: PFM Crown Preparation

By Cebu Dental Implants & Oral Care Specialists

Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) crowns remain a reliable restorative option for patients requiring both strength and aesthetic appeal. Proper tooth preparation is essential to achieve long-lasting results, accurate fit, and optimal esthetics. Below is the standard protocol for PFM crown preparation, covering both anterior and posterior teeth.

Kevin’s Story

Kevin, a 32-year-old office worker, noticed that his teeth were not perfectly aligned. Though his bite looked fairly normal, he often felt slight crowding on his lower teeth and mild jaw tightness when chewing. He wasn’t in pain, but he wasn’t confident when smiling either.

During his dental visit, his dentist explained that Kevin’s bite was a Class I malocclusion—the most common type of dental alignment, where the upper and lower jaws fit normally, but the teeth may be crowded, rotated, or slightly misaligned.

Understanding Dry Socket (Alveolar Osteitis)

Alveolar osteitis, commonly known as dry socket, remains one of the most painful postoperative complications following tooth extraction.
It occurs when the blood clot that normally protects the exposed bone dissolves or dislodges prematurely, leaving the socket exposed to air, food debris, and bacteria.

Incidence rates range from 2–5% in routine extractions and can reach up to 30% after impacted third molar removal.