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Correcting Oro-Facial Dyskinesia Using The Occlusal Splint Therapy A Case Report


 

This case report presents a patient with symptoms similar to Orofacial Dyskinesia and orofacial pain. When evaluated incorrect occlusion and reduced vertical dimensions were at fault. The patient then was treated using the conventional prosthodontic management for Temperomandibular disorder using corrective occlusal splint. The symptoms responded positively to the treatment. The patient though was on a transient treatment with further prognosis to be evaluated in succeeding years.


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Dyskinesia, Movement disorder, Splint, Temperomandibular disorder
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This case report presents a patient with symptoms similar to Orofacial Dyskinesia and orofacial pain. When evaluated incorrect occlusion and reduced vertical dimensions were at fault. The patient then was treated using the conventional prosthodontic management for Temperomandibular disorder using corrective occlusal splint. The symptoms responded positively to the treatment. The patient though was on a transient treatment with further prognosis to be evaluated in succeeding years.


Keywords


Dyskinesia, Movement disorder, Splint, Temperomandibular disorder