Rheumatology: Current Research
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ISSN: 2161-1149 (Printed)
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ISSN: 2161-1149 (Printed)
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Department of Oral Surgery, Kubo Dental Clinic, Bronx, Hokkaido, Japan
Case Report
Management of Trismus Using a Mouth Gag with Expansion Screw and a Posterior Bite Plane: A Case Report
Author(s): Shiro Kubo*
This report describes the conservative management of trismus caused by osteoarthritis of the Temporo Mandibular
Joint (TMJ). Trismus was treated using a mouth gag with an expansion screw and a posterior bite plane for the lateral
movement of the mandible. These two appliances were effective in increasing mouth opening and relieving TMJ
pain. These appliances cause less damage to the teeth and TMJ than do other mouth gags... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-1149.21.s18.002