This document provides an overview of trauma from occlusion including: - Definitions from various dental organizations - Etiology and types of occlusal forces that can cause trauma - Historical perspectives on the study of occlusion and trauma - Terminologies used to describe occlusal trauma - Stages of tissue response to excessive occlusal forces - Signs and symptoms of trauma from occlusion - Classification systems for trauma from occlusion - Examination and diagnosis techniques - Radiographic signs of trauma - Debate around reversibility of traumatic occlusion - Considerations for trauma around dental implants - Treatment approaches including occlusal adjustments and splinting