title: Development of an intraoral device for social inclusion of a physically disabled patient.
abstract: The aim of this study is to describe the use of an intraoral assistive technology for a patient with idiopathic generalized muscular dystonia, presenting temporomandibular disorder and severe anterior tooth mobility and diastema. A multidisciplinary team developed an intraoral device to provide typing and painting functions, and promote relaxation of masticatory muscles without compromising the teeth and supporting tissue structures. The occlusal splint associated with the device promoted muscle relaxation and relief of the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction, in this case with generalized muscle dystonia, allowing typing and painting with her mouth without causing tooth mobility or occlusal alteration. This intraoral device has low cost, easy adaptation and was efficient in TMD symptoms. Furthermore, the patient returned to her rehabilitation allowing performance of her duties without compromising dental structures, facilitating the social and the digital inclusion.
authors.affiliation: PhD, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Késsia Suênia Fidelis
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: de Mesquita-Guimarães
authors.affiliation: PhD, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Danielly Cunha Araújo
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Ferreira
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Raquel Assed Bezerra
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: da Silva
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Kranya Victoria
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Díaz-Serrano
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alexandra Mussolino
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: de Queiroz
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Carolina Paes Torres
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Mantovani
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Andiara
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: De Rossi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003970:Diastema; D020821:Dystonic Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*
keywords: assistive technology; device; dystonia; neurological disorders