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Myofacial pain dysfunction: a manifestation of the short-face syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  290805     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The practitioner who treats patients with MPD should be aware that certain anatomic variations may predispose a patient to developing the syndrome. We feel that the newly described entity, the short-face syndrome, is such an example. Patients exhibiting short-face syndrome are overclosed. Their condition appears to be improved by establishing an increased vertical dimension of occlusion. This is first accomplished with the use of a processed acrylic resin occlusal splint. If a patient has been asymptomatic at the new occlusal relationship, a maxillary osteotomy is recommended to achieve a more permanent functional and cosmetic result.
Authors:
J E Van Sickels; D W Ivey
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of prosthetic dentistry     Volume:  42     ISSN:  0022-3913     ISO Abbreviation:  J Prosthet Dent     Publication Date:  1979 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1979-12-20     Completed Date:  1979-12-20     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376364     Medline TA:  J Prosthet Dent     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  547-50     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Face / abnormalities*
Female
Humans
Maxilla / abnormalities*,  surgery
Maxillofacial Development
Osteotomy
Splints
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / etiology*,  therapy
Vertical Dimension*

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