Orthodontıc Implıcatıons Of Temporomandıbular Joınt Dysfunctıon

Orthodontic implication of temporomandibuler joint dysfunction has been a concern of orthodontists in the recent years. As the orthodontist maintains the capability of restructuring the functioning occlusion, orthodontic application in TMJ instances are notably increased. In this case report two ins...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ayhan Enacar, Mehmet Özgen, Kerem Aras, Murat Demirhanoğlu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 1994-04-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Orthodontics
Subjects:
Online Access: http://www.turkjorthod.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/orthodontc-mplcatons-of-temporomandbular-jont-dysf/54264
Description
Summary:Orthodontic implication of temporomandibuler joint dysfunction has been a concern of orthodontists in the recent years. As the orthodontist maintains the capability of restructuring the functioning occlusion, orthodontic application in TMJ instances are notably increased. In this case report two instances are presented who are treated orthodontically particularly through the implementation of the Progressive Extrusion Mechanics. Initial splint therapy and incidrental multiband mechanoterapy is proved to be an effective remedy in TMJ dysfunction cases.
ISSN:2528-9659
2148-9505