title: The role of a dentist in managing patients with dystonia.
abstract: Oromandibular dystonia is a neurological condition where the muscles of the mouth and jaw contract in involuntary spasms. Dystonia currently has no cure, but there are treatment options to manage symptoms. This case report describes the treatment of a 41-year-old male who presented at University of Glasgow Dental Hospital and School with established oromandibular dystonia. The use of removable appliances as a treatment option for this condition will be discussed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This case highlights the potential role of the dental practitioner in providing oromandibular dystonia sufferers with an effective and relatively easy treatment modality in the form of a removable appliance.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Dental Hospital, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JZ, UK.
authors.forename: Eileen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Watt
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Dental Hospital, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JZ, UK.
authors.forename: Indiya
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sangani
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Dental Hospital, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JZ, UK.
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Dental Hospital, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JZ, UK.
authors.forename: Toby
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gillgrass
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004421:Dystonia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design