Bright Dental Clinic🦷 on Instagram: "1. Reduces post-operative pain When a tooth is inflamed (especially with symptomatic apical periodontitis), it’s already tender. If that tooth is still taking heavy occlusal forces, biting pressure can worsen pain after RCT. Occlusal reduction takes the tooth slightly out of function, lowering stress on the periodontal ligament. 2. Prevents mechanical irritation of the periapical tissues Inflamed periapical tissues are sensitive to even normal biting forces.