Oromandibular Dystonia-Related Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis: A Case History Report

Int J Prosthodont. 2018 May/Jun;31(3):206-207. doi: 10.11607/ijp.5599.

Abstract

Dystonia affecting the perioral and pharyngeal regions is called oromandibular dystonia (OMD). OMD can affect the jaw muscles and may cause trismus, mouth-closing disturbance, tooth wear/loss, and damage to the oral soft tissues and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This case history reports a case of jaw-closing OMD accompanied by trismus-related TMJ osteoarthritis (OA). In the present case history, treatment for OMD was started as soon as the diagnosis of jaw-closing OMD was established, and dental treatment intervention for preventing its development or progression was considered at the same time.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Dystonic Disorders / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Osteoarthritis / etiology*
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / etiology*