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Attaining mandibular stability following repositioning splint therapy. Case report
Author(s) -
Clausen Gerard F.,
Sutherland Peter G.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1986.tb01247.x
Subject(s) - splint (medicine) , treatment modality , medicine , orthodontics , occlusion , dental occlusion , temporomandibular joint , displacement (psychology) , dentistry , surgery , psychology , psychotherapist
To maintain the stable temporomandibular joint configuration attained by appliance therapy for cases of anterior meniscal displacement, a stable occlusion is required. A number of treatment modalities can achieve the desired result, but may involve complex orthodontics, orthosurgical, or restorative techniques. This report presents the treatment options, and discusses a simple, non‐restorative approach that is useful in selected cases.