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Occlusal splint fabrication

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1978
Occlusal splints are useful in the treatment of occlusal and temporomandibular joint problems. Occasionally a patient is in a state of discomfort that requires immediate attention. This technique allows for the rapid and effective fabrication of an occlusal splint in the dental office.
C A, Kass, J N, Tregaskes
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Occlusion and splint therapy

British Dental Journal, 1999
Control of occlusal contacts is important to the success of restorative dentistry. Tooth surface loss can contribute to a loss of stability in the occlusion. An occlusal splint is often part of pre-restorative management and can also have a valuable role in protecting both teeth and restorations from excessive loads and further wear.
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Fabrication of an occlusal splint

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1972
Abstract Occlusal splints used in the treatment of bruxism or occlusal-incisal attrition are not often completely successful in effecting a complete cure. Even if complete remission of nocturnal bruxing is never attained, the hard, smooth polymethyl methacrylate occlusal splint does an admirable job of fulfilling its other functions.
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The modified Hawley occlusal splint

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1981
The use of occlusal prostheses is reviewed from the beginning of the twentieth century. The modified Hawley occlusal splint is described as it is used in integrated treatment in oral rehabilitation. The aims of treatment with the modified Hawley occlusal splint are listed and explained in detail.
A, Rehany, N, Stern
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Constructing occlusal splints

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1979
Abstract This technique for constructing occlusal splints has many advantages. The splint may be placed in the mouth without undue trauma, does not impinge upon the free gingival tissues of the palate, has adequate retention, requires little if any chairside adjustment, and is accomplished with relatively unsophisticated equipment.
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Occlusal splint fabrication

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1979
There are many methods of fabricating an occlusal splint. The advantages of the technique described are as follows: (1) little intraoral adjustment is required, (2) there is ease in construction, and (3) only one set of diagnostic casts can serve for both occlusal analysis and splint construction.
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The occlusal splint therapy

International Journal of Stomatology & Occlusion Medicine, 2009
After being extensively used in various forms, indications of occlusal splints are reduced, today, essentially to three types: the Anterior Bite Splint (ABS), the Muscle Reconditioning Splint (MRS) and the AntePositioning Splint (APS). Through these different forms, the authors describe the current knowledge on the temporomandibular disorder treatment ...
J.-P. RĂ©   +4 more
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Reflections on the Michigan occlusal splint

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 1994
SummarySpecific features related to the development, design and use of the Michigan splint have been described. Additional benefits from the Michigan splint beyond what can be expected from conventional stabilization splints and bite planes have been suggested.
S P, Ramfjord, M M, Ash
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Occlusal splints: the role and fabrication of stabilization splints

Dental Update, 2023
Occlusal splints are a useful adjunct in the management of temporomandibular disorders, bruxism and the protection of the natural or restored dentition. Along with a video to accompany the text, this article gives an overview of the role and fabrication of occlusal splints.
Shamir B Mehta, Subir Banerji
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Making an alternative occlusal splint

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1992
An occlusal splint is commonly used in the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders. In a partially edentulous patient a poorly adapted removable partial denture can prevent the use of a conventional occlusal splint. This article describes the fabrication of an occlusal splint that also incorporates a provisional removable partial ...
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