Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

S. Aadil Ahamed ¹, M. Dhanraj ¹

Affiliations
1 Dept of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Occlusion and its relationship to the function of the stomatognathic system have been widely studied in dentistry since many decades. This series of articles describe about occlusion in the complete denture, fixed partial denture, and implants. Part I and II of this articles series describe concepts and philosophies of occlusion in complete denture. So far, available research has not concluded a superior tooth form or occlusal scheme to satisfy the requirements of completely edentulous patients with respect to comfort, mastication, pphonetics, and esthetics. Since then, several balanced and nonbalanced articulation concepts were proposed in the literature. A balanced articulation appears to be most appropriate because of tooth contacts observed during nonfunctional activities of patients. This article discusses about evolution of different concepts of occlusion and occlusal schemes in complete denture occlusion.

Keywords

Articulation, Complete Denture, Occlusion.

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S. Jyothi ¹, M. Dhanraj ¹

Affiliations
1 Dept of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, IN

Abstract

To study about the muscle relaxants are useful in treating the TMJ disorders. Various mechanism behind the muscle relaxants like diazepam, metaxalone, alprazolam, carisprodol and cyclobenzaprine are useful in treating tempromandibular joint disorder. A muscle relaxant is a drug which affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyper reflexia. The term "muscle relaxant" is used to refer to two major therapeutic groups: neuromuscular blockers and spasmolytics. The muscle relaxants are used in treating tempromandibular disorder are carisprodol, cyclobenzaprine, diazepam, metaxalone, alprazolam and tizanidine. Diazepam appears to reduce spasticity by enhancing the inhibitory effects of neurotransmitter GABA. It also exerts some supraspinal sedative effect. Diazepam has efficacy in patients with spinal cord injury, hemiplegia, and multiple sclerosis. Carisoprodol is a carbamate derivative. Since, tempromandibular disorder is a common disease, this study is aimed to treat the tempromandibular disorder using the muscle relaxants and bring the overall awearness.

Keywords

Muscle Relaxants, Tempromandibular Joint Disoder, Physical Therapy, Diazepam, Tizanidine, Carisprodol, Occlusal Appliance Therapy.

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