A case report of prosthodontic rehabilitation following the management of temporomandibular disorder using a splint

Key Points

• This report aims to describe the rehabilitation of a temporomandibular disorder through prosthodontics and splints.
• Patient presented with chewing difficulties and joint pain.
• Evaluated bruxism and occlusal discrepancies, providing provisional restorations and a splint.
• Assessed improvement in symptoms and occlusion stability before final prosthetic placement.
• Initial symptoms included chewing difficulty and joint pain, which improved after splint use.
• Proper occlusal contact was established with preliminary restorations.
• Final prosthesis placement confirmed continued stability and symptom relief.