Postural evaluation of patients with temporomandibular disorders under use of occlusal splints

Alterations in the temporomandibular complex can reflect in adaptations of the individual's entire muscular system, intervening with the head position and scapular waist, developing postural alterations and modifying all corporal biomechanics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the head posi...

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Published in:	Journal of applied oral science Vol. 17; no. 5; pp. 539 - 543
Main Authors:	Strini, Paulinne Junqueira Silva Andresen, Machado, Naila Aparecida de Godoi, Gorreri, Marília Cavalheri, Ferreira, Amanda de Freitas, Sousa, Gilmar da Cunha, Fernandes Neto, Alfredo Júlio
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru da Universidade de São Paulo 01-10-2009 Faculdade De Odontologia De Bauru - USP University of São Paulo
Subjects:	Adaptation, Physiological Adolescent Adult Centric Relation Dental Occlusion, Centric Dentistry DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE Facial Pain - therapy Female Follow-Up Studies Head - anatomy & histology Humans Male Occlusal splint Occlusal Splints Original Postural alterations Posture - physiology Sleep Bruxism - therapy Temporomandibular disorders Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - therapy Treatment Outcome Young Adult Occlusal splint Temporomandibular disorders Postural alterations
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Summary:	Alterations in the temporomandibular complex can reflect in adaptations of the individual's entire muscular system, intervening with the head position and scapular waist, developing postural alterations and modifying all corporal biomechanics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the head position (HP) and head postural alterations before and after installation of occlusal splints. Twenty patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) underwent clinical and postural examination, before the installation of an occlusal splint, and after 1 week and 1 month of use. There were statistically differences for HP, between the initial values and after 1 week of use of the occlusal device (p= 0.048) and also between 1 week and 1 month of evaluation (p= 0.001). Decrease of the painful symptomatology and maintenance of the rectification were also observed. The individual's postural position can suffer biomechanical alterations due to stomatognathic alterations, causing clinically visible changes in dysfunctional individuals and affecting the performance of the involved structures.
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ISSN:	1678-7757 1678-7765 1678-7765 1678-7757
DOI:	10.1590/S1678-77572009000500033