Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2014
A 32-year-old patient complains of constant chewing-like movements of the mandible. These movements occur with nervous excitement. The patient's wife reports him to have gnashing of teeth at night. Objectively: the lateral teeth are worn, have no tubercles. What is the optimal treatment tactics?
Answer options
- Pharmaceutical and non-invasive treatment following the referral to a dental surgeon
- Alignment of teeth (selective grinding)
- Restoration with crowns
- Night guard (Michigan-type splint), myogymnastics, self-massage
- Referral to a dental surgeon
Correct answer
Night guard (Michigan-type splint), myogymnastics, self-massage
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