Pongolo Theory

Give a concise explanation of the mechanism of bone remodeling in response to functional stimuli during mastication.
During mastication, forces are transmitted through the teeth to the alveolar bone and to the underlying basal bone. Most of these forces are vertical, but some are transverse and Anteroposterior. The external surface of the maxilla and mandible is modified precisely by function to absorb the forces of occlusion. Well-defined ridges of bone are specifically designed to absorb and transmit these force vectors.Mastication is a function that involves the whole face and even part of the cranium. Considerable forces are applied through the muscles of mastication to the teeth and underlying bony structure to influence both the internal and external structure of the basal bone. It is this natural mechanism of bony remodeling by occlusal force vectors that forms the basis of functional correction by the Twin Block technique. The forces of occlusion that are applied during mastication are harnessed as an additional stimulus to growth.