Abstract
Patient: A 55-year-old female complained of restricted mouth opening and noise of the left-side TMJ. Treatment was initiated with lifestyle intervention and occlusal splint therapy. By the treatment for TMD with the occlusal splint, TMD symptoms were alleviated and an abnormality of occlusal contact became clear. Occlusal contact was improved by prosthodontic treatment, and TMD symptoms did not recur for the next six years.
Discussion: The treatment with the occlusal splint relieved the TMD symptoms and clarified the need for prosthodontic treatment in this case.
Conclusion: This case suggests that although reversible methods are recommended in the treatment of TMD, prosthodontic treatment needs to be carried out immediately when there is a clear association with occlusal factors.
