"Catch it Right"-A Case Report on Occlusal Splint

TMDs have a multifactorial etiology varying from bruxism, psychological illness and traumatic injuries from mastication, extreme mouth opening, or faulty dental restorations.The present case study highlights the importance of right diagnosis of the patients problem as this forms the foundation to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan which further ensures the right solution to the stated patient problem along with long term maintenance of healthy stomatognathic system. An hard occlusal splint has been indirectly fabricated on the semiadjustable articulator. Occlusal splint used in treatment of TMDs is designed to provide even and balanced Occlusal contacts without forcefully altering the mandibular rest position or permanently altering the dentition. One case of fabrication of mandibular occlusal splint and its therapeutic role is discussed in this case report. The splint successfully relieved the patient TMD signs and symptoms, when used over four months.