• Title of article

    Pain Management Associated with Posttraumatic Unilateral Temporomandibular Joint Anterior Disc Displacement: A Case Report and Literature Review

  • Author/Authors

    Garrocho-Rangel, Arturo Faculty of Dentistry - San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico , Gomez-Gonzalez, Andrea Faculty of Dentistry - San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico , Torre-Delgadillo, Adriana Faculty of Dentistry - San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico , Ruiz-Rodrı´guez, Socorro Faculty of Dentistry - San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico , Pozos-Guillen, Amaury Faculty of Dentistry - San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico

  • Pages
    8
  • From page
    1
  • To page
    8
  • Abstract
    ,e aim of the present article is to review the etiological risk factors and the general and oral management of anterior disc displacement with reduction caused by a chin trauma, and to describe the diagnostic process and the treatment provided to an affected 7-year-old girl. ,e patient also experienced frequent and severe cephaleas, which may be related to cervical vertebrae deviation. ,e patient was successfully treated with an intraoral occlusal splint and analgesics. Pediatric dentists must always be aware of the early signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders in their patients, especially in cases of orofacial trauma history, with the aim of providing an opportune resolution and preventing its progression later in life. Occlusal splints are strongly recommended for the treatment of anterior disc displacement with reduction in children and adolescents.
  • Keywords
    Temporomandibular Joint Anterior , Disc Displacement , Pain Management
  • Journal title
    Case Reports in Dentistry
  • Serial Year
    2018
  • Record number

    2616405