Relief from Clenching: A Comprehensive Approach
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Before
After
To address her issues and provide lasting relief, we developed a comprehensive treatment plan:
Michigan Splint:
Crafted a Michigan splint for the patient to wear at night to prevent clenching and grinding.
Soft Mouthguard:
Provided a soft mouthguard for morning use, helping her break the clenching habit and become more aware of her actions, eventually stopping the clenching.
Additional Therapies:
Recommended jaw exercises and heat therapy for her joints to alleviate pain and improve joint function.
Outcome
During her three-month follow-up, the patient's symptoms had nearly disappeared. She expressed great satisfaction and informed us that she couldn't sleep without her occlusal splint anymore. The combination of the Michigan splint, soft mouthguard, exercises, and heat therapy significantly improved her quality of life, effectively managing her clenching and grinding issues.
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Patient Concern
The patient, a chronic jaw clencher, had used several mouthguards over the years, all of which she had bitten through. As a result, she was experiencing joint pain and migraines related to her clenching and grinding.