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CC BY 4.0 · Eur J Dent 2022; 16(04): 947-949
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749365
Case Report

Combined Therapy for Associated Orofacial Disorders—A Challenging Case Report

Denise Fernandes Barbosa 
1   Division of Surgical Sciences, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
,
Laura Fernandes Bana 
2   Department of Morphology, Dentistry School of Piracicaba, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
,
Fausto Berzin 
2   Department of Morphology, Dentistry School of Piracicaba, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
,
Almiro José Machado Júnior 
1   Division of Surgical Sciences, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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Abstract

Health promotion and disease prevention link intricately with lifestyle habits such as a healthy diet, physical activity, and good sleep quality. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and associated disorders can take away sleep and well-being depending on the form and intensity that affect the individual. A multidisciplinary effort has contributed to significant health advances, improving clinical outcomes concerning TMJ dysfunction. This report presents the case of a 37-year-old Caucasian female physical educator with a good healthy diet with complaints of tooth tightening, constant TMJ and neck pain, and tinnitus. The patient was treated with inferior occlusal splint placement and selective occlusal adjustments based on neuro-occlusal rehabilitation. The patient reported relief of pain symptoms with occlusal and body balance, discontinued analgesic medication, and maintained the occlusal splint to practice sports and sleep due to the perception of improved physical performance and sleep, and quality of life. Based on this report, it is necessary to analyze the causes and define the effects of different disorders to establish their diagnosis and treatment and changing patterns to reestablish functional balance.

Keywords

bruxism - neck pain - occlusal splint - occlusal adjustment - temporomandibular joint dysfunction - tinnitus

Ethical Approval

This study was approved by the School of Odontology of Piracicaba UNICAMP Ethics Committee, SP, Brazil (CAAE:13128019.0.0000.5418 / PN: 4.060.393).


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Article published online:
12 July 2022

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