通过纠正咬合垂直距离减小来治疗颞下颌关节紊乱症。

Temporomandibular Disorders Treatment with Correction of Decreased Occlusal Vertical Dimension.

作者信息

Guguvcevski Ljuben, Gigovski Nikola, Mijoska Aneta, Zlatanovska Katerina, Arsova-Gigovska Ana

机构信息

Faculty for Dental Medicine, Ss Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.

Faculty for Medical Sciences, University Goce Delchev, Shtip, Republic of Macedonia.

出版信息

Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2017 Oct 25;5(7):983-986. doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2017.201. eCollection 2017 Dec 15.

DOI:10.3889/oamjms.2017.201

PMID:29362632

原文链接:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5771308/

Abstract

BACKGROUND

The term decreased occlusal vertical dimension refers to the reduced distance between two anatomical points while the teeth are in a state of occlusion. The development of this situation is about some parafunctional activities of the masticatory system.

AIM

To evaluate the value of decreased occlusal vertical dimension in cases with temporomandibular disorder and to follow up the influence of corrective treatment with occlusal splints and definitive prosthetic construction upon the elimination of clinical symptoms.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Eight cases with decreased occlusal vertical dimension accompanied with temporomandibular disorders were treated with an occlusal splint, as part of reversible occlusal treatment. After reducing, or complete elimination of the symptoms related to problems of decreased occlusal vertical dimension, the definitive prosthetic therapy was performed.

RESULTS

The mean value of decreased occlusal vertical dimension in our patients is 8.5 mm, and the mean value of therapy time with an occlusal splint in these patients was 3.5 months.

CONCLUSION

Occlusal splint is a part of reversible occlusal therapy in cases with decreased occlusal vertical dimension. After reducing the symptoms related to decreased occlusal vertical dimension definitive prosthetic therapy can be done.

摘要