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- Title
UTILIZAÇÃO DE PLACAS OCLUSAIS EM RESINA ACRÍLICA NO AUXILIO DO TRATAMENTO DE DTMS.
- Authors
NISHIMORI, LÍSIA EMI; RODRIGUES MARTINS, JULIENE; MARSON, FABIANO CARLOS; SÁBIO, SÉRGIO; DE OLIVEIRA E SILVA, CLEVERSON; DE OLIVEIRA CORRÊA, GIOVANI
- Abstract
The temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are clinical changes that effect of neuromuscular system, locates in the region of the temporomandibular joint, bringing orofacial pain. The occlusal splints are removable devices, made of regid acrylic, set on the incisal and occlusal surface of teeth. The board is made with or without the assistance of the articulator and adjusted frequently, removing the high spots grosser. The objective of this study is to perform a literature review on the acrylic resin occlusal splint as an aid in the treatment of TMD. The board comprises funtions to decrease muscle hyperactivity lead to ideal occlusion, stabilize the jaw, and decompress the TMD. Painfull symptons are still the reason for the demand for TMD treatment and the cause, which the board helps to reduce pain symptpms. The professional must observe psychological issue, social and economic well can diagnose a TMD frame, so that, it is treated properly, relieving pain. In conclusion, when well indicated, the acrylics resin occlusal splits in favor dental protection, muscle and joint, protecting the TMD and masticator structures, is considered conservative, reversible, inexpensive, easy to manufacture and well suites for patients suffering from TMD.
- Subjects
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR disorders; NEUROMUSCULAR system; TEMPOROMANDIBULAR joint surgery; OROFACIAL pain; PERIODONTAL splints
- Publication
UNINGÁ Review, 2014, Vol 17, Issue 1, p59
- ISSN
2178-2571
- Publication type
Article