Abstract

Case Report

Evaluation of the health of temporomandibular joint – A novel technique

Suguna Priya G*, Shwetha Poovani and Prafulla Thumati

Published: 23 July, 2022 | Volume 7 - Issue 2 | Pages: 005-009

Case report: This case report aimed to evaluate temporomandibular joint activity in a patient with the temporomandibular disorder before and after disclusion time reduction (DTR) therapy.
Results: Positive changes in joint health were observed in the patient after the DTR treatment. 
Conclusion: The joint vibration analysis objectively showed significant results with the disclusion-time reduction therapy. The measured parameters were closer to the reference values. Thus, DTR is an effective method to treat TMJ disorders, based on Piper’s classification.

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Keywords:

Joint Vibration Analysis (JVA); Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD); T-Scan Immediate Complete Anterior Guidance Development (ICAGD); Disclusion Time Reduction (DTR)

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