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  • Title: Management of Edentulous Orofacial Dyskinesia.
    Author: Singh B, Sinha N, Giri T, Chethan MD, Mahadevan V, Tamrakar A.
    Journal: J Contemp Dent Pract; 2015 Jul 01; 16(7):607-11. PubMed ID: 26329418.
    Abstract:
    Edentulous orofacial dyskinesia is a rare condition, characterized by involuntary rhythmic movements of the mandible and presents an embarrassing situation for the patient. Edentulism has been considered as one of the proponents of these irregular movements, and rehabilitation of these patients with complete denture-fabrication using traditional technique restores the masticatory inefficiency and the esthetic component of the patient. Surprisingly, these movements disappear during the clinical steps of complete denture-fabrication and upon insertion of the dentures. Disturbances in the proprioception following loss of tooth may be a contributory factor for edentulous dyskinesia.
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