J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  2016 Oct;54(4):431-437. 10.4047/jkap.2016.54.4.431.

Re-restoration of temporomandibular joint disorder acquired after implant prosthetic restoration using T-Scan: A case report

• Joo SJ
• Kang DW
• Lee HS
• Jin SY
• Lee GJ

• KMID: 2388223
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4047/jkap.2016.54.4.431

Abstract

In cases of extensive prosthetic restoration, correction of occlusal contact is often needed, as it is the essential component for a successful restoration. If occlusal contact is given incorrectly, various symptoms of occlusal trauma can occur of which temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is one of them. As one of the common symptoms of TMD, patients may suffer with masticatory muscle disorder and temporomandibular joint pain. This case presents satisfactory results for the improvement of masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joint pain of a TMD patient, caused by incorrect occlusal contact of the restoration, by replacing the prosthesis after occlusion correction.

Keyword

Occlusion; Trauma from occlusion; Temporomandibular joint disorders; T-Scan

MeSH Terms

Humans
Masticatory Muscles
Prostheses and Implants
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders*
Temporomandibular Joint*