# Conservative Management of Tourette Syndrome Tics Using Intraoral Occlusal Devices: Report of Two Cases

## TL;DR

This paper reports two cases where intraoral devices helped reduce tics and improve focus in patients with Tourette syndrome.

## Contribution

The study introduces the use of intraoral occlusal devices as a novel conservative treatment for Tourette syndrome.

## Key findings

- Patients showed reduced tic frequency after using the occlusal device.
- Improved focus and academic performance were reported by the patients.
- The occlusal device created a space between the mandible and maxilla.

## Abstract

The aim of this study is to present and discuss two cases of patients with Tourette syndrome controlled with intraoral occlusal devices.

This paper presents two case reports: one of a 10‐year‐old male patient and another of a 17‐year‐old male patient who underwent treatment using a conservative approach that has garnered increasing clinical interest: the use of an occlusal device. This device is placed over the lower teeth, creating a space between the mandible and maxilla. Patients reported improvements in tic frequency as well as enhancements in their ability to focus and concentrate on academic activities following the installation of the occlusal device.

The use of these occlusal devices demonstrates promising success in managing tics associated with Tourette syndrome.