Occlusal-articular rehabilitation in a patient with bruxism

Authors

  • José Miguel Montero Parrilla Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. Facultad de Estomatologia "Raúl González Sánchez"
  • Zuilén Jiménez Quintana Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. Facultad de Estomatologia "Raúl González Sánchez"

Keywords:

Bruxism

Abstract

This is the presentation of the case of a male patient aged 68 came to our consultation
of temporomandibular disorders of the Stomatology Faculty of Ciudad de La Habana
due to esthetic problems and mastication difficulty. During anamnesis and physical
examination it was possible to note occlusal wear facets, decrease of vertical dimension and bone prominences associated with bruxism. Case was discussed and
treatment was followed for its occlusal-articular rehabilitation. Final result was the
restoration of esthetics and function.

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Published

2011-07-19

How to Cite

1.
Montero Parrilla JM, Jiménez Quintana Z. Occlusal-articular rehabilitation in a patient with bruxism. Rev Cubana Estomatol [Internet]. 2011 Jul. 19 [cited 2025 Jun. 20];48(3):287-92. Available from: https://revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/2724

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 3 (2011): JUL- SEP

Section

Case Report

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