Treatment of temporomandibular disorder in a viola player--a case report.
Viola and violin players seem to be predisposed to TMD. This case report illustrates an example where this occupation caused problems and required treatment. The case was managed with a modified Anterior Repositioning Splint (ARPS) that the patient wore while playing.


CONCLUSIONS
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are common within the population. Certain factors can predispose or make one more susceptible. This case report highlights viola players who are predisposed to TMD.
Shargill
Inderjit
I
University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH, UK.
Davie
Stephen J
SJ
Al-ani
Ziad
Z
D000328:Adult; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D009146:Music; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013035:Spasm / Q000628:therapy; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000503:physiopathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*