Orthopedic joint stability influences growth and maxillary development: clinical aspects.

Abstract

Orthopedic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) instability is very common among children and adults. It is often associated with pain in the cervicofacial region, and muscle contraction. To investigate whether muscle contraction can cause permanent posterior rotation of the head and whether treatment with splint and kinetotherapy is efficient, a literature review was carried out of patients with pain in the cervicofacial area. Additionally, the case of a 15-year old patient presenting with permanent posterior rotation of cra¬nium, with no movement between the first two vertebra and pain in the cervicofacial area was reported. Kinetotherapy followed by rapid maxillary expansion improved the function of cervical vertebrae and re¬duced the cervicofacial pain within the first two weeks. Kinetotherapy, rapid maxillary expansion, and or¬thodontic treatment with a stable joint position could be a good therapy to control occipital-atlas function.

• Authors: S Adina, G Dipalma, I R Bordea, O Lucaciu, C Feurdean, A D Inchingolo, R Septimiu, G Malcangi, S Cantore, D Martin, F Inchingolo
• Journal: Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents (J Biol Regul Homeost Agents) 2020 May-Jun Vol. 34 Issue 3 Pg. 747-756 ISSN: 0393-974X [Print] Italy
• PMID: 32456403 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Editorial, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright 2020 Biolife Sas. www.biolifesas.org.

Topics

• Adolescent
• Cervical Vertebrae
• Humans
• Joint Instability (complications)
• Occlusal Splints
• Pain
• Pain Management
• Pain Measurement
• Palatal Expansion Technique
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (therapy)