Treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction with a visible light-cured resin overlay denture: a case report

Quintessence Int. 1996 Feb;27(2):105-9.

Abstract

A woman presented with temporomandibular dysfunction caused by a marked overclosure of her mandible. She complained of pain and clicking noises in her temporomandibular joint. After initial assessment and treatment with a provisional occlusal acrylic resin splint, the patient was provided with a definitive overlay denture with visible light-cured resin as occlusal overlays. The denture was stable in the mouth and the occlusal resin material showed some occlusal wear at the 2-year examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Adult
  • Denture Design
  • Denture, Overlay*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Light
  • Mandible / physiopathology
  • Occlusal Splints*
  • Temporomandibular Joint / physiopathology
  • Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / therapy*
  • Vertical Dimension

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins