Management of orofacial manifestations of Parkinson's disease with splint therapy: a case report

• Published in: Special care in dentistry Vol. 13; no. 4; p. 155
• Main Authors: Durham, T M, Hodges, E D, Henry, M J, Geasland, J, Straub, P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.1993
• Subjects: Articulation Disorders - etiology; Articulation Disorders - therapy; Deglutition Disorders - etiology; Deglutition Disorders - therapy; Dental Care for Chronically Ill - methods; Facial Pain - etiology; Facial Pain - therapy; Female; Humans; Male; Masticatory Muscles - physiopathology; Middle Aged; Neck Muscles - physiopathology; Occlusal Splints; Parkinson Disease - complications; Parkinson Disease - physiopathology; Tongue Habits

Patients with Parkinson's Disease display a number of orofacial manifestations. These manifestations are secondary to motor and sensory deficits, resulting in bradykinesia, muscle rigidity and tremor, and difficulties with speech, swallowing, proprioception, tactile sensitivity, and hard- and s...