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Journal of Multidisciplinary
Dental Research

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Journal of Multidisciplinary Dental Research

DOI: 10.38138/JMDR/v11i1.4

Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-8

Case Report

Conservative Management of Temporomandibular Disorders in Children

B M Shanthala1, Ravindra Puppala2, Teres Mathew3,4, Julia Okram3,5, N C Srihari6,∗

1Professor & HOD, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, KK Campus, Maggula, Virajpet, 571218, Karnataka, India
2Profile Dental Care, H.No, 8-2-269/S/4, Road No 2, Sagar Society, Road No 2, Banjarahills, Hyderabad, 500034, Telangana, India
3Alumni, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Coorg Institute of Dental Science, KK Campus, Maggula, Virajpet, 571218, Karnataka, India
4Pediatric Dentist, Ebtisama Clinic, Kuwait
5Consultant Pedodontist, Children’s hospital, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
6Reader, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Coorg Institute of Dental Science, KK Campus, Maggula, Virajpet, 571218, Karnataka, India

*Corresponding Author
Email: [email protected]

Received Date:17 January 2025, Accepted Date:23 March 2025, Published Date:23 July 2025

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Abstract

Removable appliances with posterior bite plates are largely advised to be worn for duration of 6-12 weeks. If worn beyond this duration it may lead to undesirable changes in the patients biting pattern and Tempromandibular disorders (TMD). This article aims at shedding light on the conservative management of a case of TMD due to prolonged wear of a removable orthodontic appliance, which was used for crossbite correction in a patient with a Cleft lip cleft palate (CLCP). The conservative management of TMD is recommended when in children with TMD to reduce the problems posted by surgical method of management.

Keywords: Orthotic appliance, Conservative management, TMJ exercise

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