title: Gnathological splint therapy in temporomandibular joint disorder.
abstract: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) forms an integral functional part of stomatognathic system. Position, shape, structure and function of teeth have an influence on the proper functioning and health of TMJ. But a problem associated with TMJ is often neglected, and treatment for it is mostly restricted to palliative therapy. A proper understanding of the underlying cause of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is necessary to device a proper treatment plan. Etiology of TMDs varies from idiopathic reasons to systemic disorders. The option of Gnathological splint is a conservative, safe and an effective mode of therapy for TMDs caused by occlusal discrepancies (fulcrum/interferences). This article presents a case report of a patient with TMD caused by occlusal discrepancy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gnanashanmugham
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Saravanan
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Sukumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: T Faisal
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Tajir
keywords: Centric occlusion; Roth power centric bite; centric relation; gnathological splint; measures condylar distance; temporomandibular joint disorders