Prosthetic management of a masticatory muscle disorder with customized occlusal splint

Occlusal splints of various types and designs are used in the diagnosis and treatment of different masticatory muscle and TMJ disorders. These appliances or devices provide a relatively simple, reversible and non-invasive form of treatment management. Treating such a disorder is really challenging f...

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Published in:Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2014-03, Vol.8 (3), p.259-261
Main Author: Koralakunte, Pavankumar R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
masticatory muscle disorder
occlusal appliance
occlusal device
occlusal dysfunction
occlusal splint
temporomandibular joint (tmj) disorder
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Summary:Occlusal splints of various types and designs are used in the diagnosis and treatment of different masticatory muscle and TMJ disorders. These appliances or devices provide a relatively simple, reversible and non-invasive form of treatment management. Treating such a disorder is really challenging for both dental and medical specialists and often it is difficult to diagnose as the presenting symptoms can be variable. The present article thus describes a case report on fabrication of simplified customized occlusal splint emphasizing the importance of medico-dental team approach for successful management with occlusal splint therapy.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2014/6867.4179