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Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorder in a Viola Player - A Case Report

From Volume 34, Issue 3, April 2007 | Pages 181-184

Authors

I Shargill

BDS, MFDS, RCS

Senior House Officer in Paediatric Dentistry, Birmingham Dental Hospital, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham, UK

Articles by I Shargill

SJ Davies

BDS, MDSc, DGDP

Clinical Lecturer in Dental Practice, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH, UK

Articles by SJ Davies

Z Al-ani

BDS, MSc, PhD

Clinical lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH, UK

Articles by Z Al-ani

Abstract

Viola and violin players seem to be predisposed to TMD. This case report illustrates an example where this occupation caused problems and required treatment. The case was managed with a modified Anterior Repositioning Splint (ARPS) that the patient wore while playing.

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