Abstract
Patient: The case was a 62-year-old female patient with a complaint of pain in her left temporomandibular joint, and masseter, temporal and digastric muscles. As the initial treatment, an occlusal splint combined with a removable partial denture (RPD) for the maxilla was used to stabilize the mandibular position. Then, after her symptoms of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) had disappeared, prosthodontic treatments with an RPD and cast crowns were performed.
Discussion: The patient was followed for more than six years after the treatment. The patient was satisfied with the masticatory function and had no symptoms of TMD.
Conclusion: Restoring occlusion and improving TMD symptoms by inserting an occlusal splint combined with an RPD are effective treatment options for partially edentulous patients with TMD.
