Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Occlusal Splint Materials [PDF]
Data regarding the mechanical properties of three-dimensionally (3D) printed materials for occlusal splint manufacturing are scarce. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the flexural strength and surface hardness of modern 3D-printed occlusal ...
Vladimir Prpic +5 more
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of a semi-finished occlusal appliance – a randomized, controlled clinical trial [PDF]
Introduction Painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are usually treated with physiotherapy, self-exercises, medication-based therapy and splint therapy. For splint therapy different types of splints are available. Therefore this randomized controlled
Ficnar Tobias +5 more
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Kinematical Effects of a Mandibular Advancement Occlusal Splint on Running until Exhaustion at Severe Intensity [PDF]
The effects of occlusal splints on sport performance have already been studied, although their biomechanical impacts are often overlooked. We investigated the kinematical changes during running until exhaustion at severe intensity while wearing a ...
Filipa Cardoso +6 more
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Craniovertebral and Craniomandibular Changes in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders after Physiotherapy Combined with Occlusal Splint Therapy: A Prospective Case Control Study [PDF]
Background and Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the craniovertebral and craniomandibular changes in patients diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) after physiotherapy combined with occlusal splint therapy.
Marcin Derwich +3 more
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Aim: The aim of this study was to conduct a cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey concerning the practice of occlusal splint for treating temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) by the dental practitioners of Jabalpur.
Anubhuti Sabhlok +5 more
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Digital occlusal splints for temporomandibular joint disorders: a systematic review [PDF]
Objectives. This systematic review aimed at assessing the therapeutic efficacy of computer-assisted or digitally constructed occlusal splints in comparison to conventional splint treatment for temporomandibular disorders or bruxism. Material and methods.
Sorana Andreea Muresanu +4 more
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Background: Previous computer-generated splints were designed and produced without modification than the traditional occlusal splints, which did not facilitate surgeon's intraoperative judgment in the single-splint two-jaw orthognathic surgery ...
Lun-Jou Lo +3 more
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Temporomandibular disorders, occlusal splints, and treatment options: a survey-based investigation [PDF]
Background: The term "temporomandibular disorders" (TMDs) refers to a group of painful conditions that affect both the hard and soft orofacial anatomical structures.
Manuela-Maria Manziuc +7 more
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A 3D finite element model of the mandible dentition was developed, including 14 teeth, a periodontal ligament (PDL), and a splint made of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).
Denis Gribov +7 more
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Soft occlusal splint and hard occlusal splint on the treatment of sleep bruxism or clenching
Objective To study the clinical effects of soft occlusal splint and hard occlusal splint on the treatment of sleep bruxism or clenching. Methods 58 patients with sleep bruxism or clenching were randomly treated with splints, 28 of them were treated ...
SUN Wei, ZHAO Ying⁃qiong
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