title: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita in a patient with limited mouth opening: a case report.
abstract: This report describes a case of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and concomitant bruxism with limited mouth opening and pain in the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). A conservative treatment with a myorelaxing splint and physiotherapeutic exercises was prescribed resulting in improvement to the muscular and joint conditions and a reduction in pain.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo 14040-904, Ribeirão, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: de Andrade
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Hotta
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Mazzetto
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: de Felício
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bataglion
mesh_terms: D001176:Arthrogryposis / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002012:Bruxism / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy