Comparison of Occulsal Splint Therapy and Pharmacotherapy in The Management of Temporo- Mandibular Disorders - A Prospective Study

Dr. Anand Mangalgi; Dr Kundan Shah; Dr Saraswati F K; Dr Deepika Mallasure

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

Comparison of Occulsal Splint Therapy and Pharmacotherapy in The Management of Temporo- Mandibular Disorders - A Prospective Study

Dr. Anand Mangalgi, Dr Kundan Shah, Dr Saraswati F K, Dr Deepika Mallasure

Abstract :

The Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) facilitates the opening and closing movements of the mandible. One of the most common causes of orofacial pain is the set of disorders called as temporomandibular disorders (TMD�s). A wide range of treatment modalities are available for the management of TMD�s. This study compares the effectiveness of the two conservative methods of management, i.e. the occlusal splint therapy and the drug therapy in patients with TMJ disorders. 40 Patients were selected for the study visiting our institution between 2014-2015 for a period of one year for the treatment for TMJ pain or clicking. The patients were divided into Group I who were treated using drugs and Group II were treated with occlusal splint therapy. The findings of the patients in each group were segregated and analyzed for effectiveness of each therapy. The occlusal splint therapy is observed to be a more effective method of managing TMD.