Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and Occlusal Changes: Case Reports
Journal of Korean Dental Science
; : 21-31, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Occlusion may change spontaneously but dental treatment or trauma in the patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) may also alter occlusion. This report presents three cases displaying occlusal changes. Review of literature emphasizes the significance of TMD treatment. Conservative treatment modalities such as counseling, medication, physical therapy and splint therapy may be selected as initial treatment options. Irreversible or invasive treatment, such as orthodontic, prosthodontic, and occlusal adjustment should not be attempted early. In case there is no response to conservative treatment, joint injection, muscle injection, arthrocentesis or arthroscopic surgery might be performed.
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Main subject:
Arthroscopy
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Splints
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Temporomandibular Joint
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Occlusal Adjustment
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Counseling
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Arthrocentesis
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Joints
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Korean Dental Science
Year:
2018
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Article