Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2020
A 45-year-old man complains of pain and crepitation in the temporomandibular joint during the movements of the lower jaw. Objectively, the face is symmetrical, the mouth opens with slight displacement to the left. The dentition is intact. Occlusiography detected centric and eccentric supracontacts. What treatment methods should be used in the first place?
Answer options
- Mouthguards that increase the height of central occlusion
- Appliances that limit mouth opening
- Lower jaw immobilization
- Mouthguard for muscle relaxation
- Selective teeth shaving
Correct answer
Selective teeth shaving
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