Abstract

MONTERO PARRILLA, José Miguel  and  JIMENEZ QUINTANA, Zuilén. Occlusal-articular rehabilitation in a patient with bruxism. Rev Cubana Estomatol [online]. 2011, vol.48, n.3, pp. 287-292. ISSN 0034-7507.

This is the presentation of the case of a male patient aged 68 came to our consultation of temporomandibular disorders of the Stomatology Faculty of Ciudad de La Habana due to esthetic problems and mastication difficulty. During anamnesis and physical examination it was possible to note occlusal wear facets, decrease of vertical dimension and bone prominences associated with bruxism. Case was discussed and treatment was followed for its occlusal-articular rehabilitation. Final result was the restoration of esthetics and function.

Keywords : Bruxism.

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