Results of the complex treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders in patients with malocclusion

Abstract

Temporomandibular joint disorders is an actual problem of modern dentistry. This study is aimed to improve the effectiveness of TMJ disorders treatment in patients with malocclusion using splint, kinesio- and botulinum therapy. The outcome evaluation of the treatment was after a month, a year and 2 years. After a month of the treatment masticatory muscles tone has already declined. It is recommended to use splint, kinesio- and botulinum therapy as additional treatment method to relieve the symptoms of disorders.