Ahmed Gamal Nassar, Nadia Galal And Ahmed Tarek Elsharkawy,

ABSTRACT


Aim: The Aim Of This Study Was To Assess The Short-term Efficacy Of The Lingual Ring Splint In The Management Of Anterior Disc Displacement With Reduction For The Relief Of Pain And Improving Mandibular Movements. Patients And Methods: Ten Female Patients Diagnosed With DDWR Were Included In This Study. All Patients Received The Lingual Ring Device With Specific Instructions Regarding The Time Of Using It And Exercises. Follow Up Was Made After 1 Week, 1, 2, And 3 Months To Test Pain Score And Mandibular Range Of Motion.

Results: Patients Age Ranged From 19 To 32 Years Old. Pain Score Decreased Significantly After 1 Week, And Again After 1-3 Months. All Mandibular Movements Showed A Statistically Significant Increase In Range After 1 Week, And Again After 1-3 Months. Conclusion: The Lingual Ring Splint Is An Effective Therapy For The Management Of Patients With DDWR. Significant Improvement In Pain Score And Mouth Movements Should Be Noted Within 3 Months Follow Up If The Device Was Used With A Regimen Of This Study.