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An easily fabricated occlusal splint

The Journal of the American Dental Association, 1988
An easy and inexpensive method for fabrication of an occlusal splint has been described. It has a high degree of patient acceptance and is effective in treating TMJ dysfunction symptoms. If a hard acrylic occlusal splint is preferred, the aforementioned method can be used as an interim appliance until necessary appointments can be scheduled.
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Dimensional stability of occlusal splints

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1996
Five fabrication techniques and two storage methods were used to construct and store specimens to investigate the dimensional stability of acrylic resin occlusal splints. A research model was developed to more closely approximate the tooth coverage limits of occlusal splints.
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Occlusion: 2. Occlusal Splints, Analysis and Adjustment

Dental Update, 2003
The first paper in this series covered maxillo-mandibular positions and jaw movement. This paper will describe the steps involved in carrying out an occlusal analysis and adjustment.
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Occlusal Splints: A Review

Journal of Orofacial & Health Sciences, 2014
Interocclusal orthopedic appliances of varied design and application have been employed in the treatment of myofascial pain dysfunction (MPD) and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). These appliances provide the practitioner with a non-invasive, reversible form of intervention to manage the patient's symptoms.
Tushyata Chandhok, Ajay Gupta, Gagan Khanna, Nupur Bhargava   +3 more
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Effect of occlusal splints on TMJ symptomatology

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1978
The clinical response of TMJ symptomatology to full-coverage occlusal splints, when used as the only means of treatment, was evaluated. The symptomatology recorded during the last postoperative visit was compared to the initial visit. The response of the different symptoms to the use of the occlusal splint was analyzed statistically using a chi-square ...
J J, Carraro, R G, Caffesse
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Fabrication of Easily Reproducible Occlusal Splints

CRANIO®, 1986
AbstractOcclusal splints have been used for many years and for many dental problems. The ability to easily fabricate occlusal splints which are accurate and require a minimum of chair-time is an important consideration.This article describes a method of occlusal splint fabrication which will produce an occlusal splint that meets the above criteria and ...
B B, Welsch, R E, Bates, C M, Stewart
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OCCLUSAL SPLINTS

Australian Dental Journal, 1983
Frank B. Moloney, Iven Klineberg
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Occlusal Splints From the Beginning to the Present

CRANIO®, 2006
(2006). Occlusal Splints From the Beginning to the Present. CRANIO®: Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 141-145.
John S, DuPont, Chris E, Brown
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Fabrication of a maxillary occlusal treatment splint

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1979
A technique has been described which results in a high-quality occlusal splint by duplicating the centric relation record in acrylic resin. Each fabrication step has been thoroughly controlled. The major advantage of the technique is a reduction in clinical appointment time.
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Digital occlusal splints.

Dentistry today, 2008
A new digital process for producing occlusal splints is described. The process mirrors conventional restorative CAD/CAM systems consisting of scanning, customized CAD design, and machining. The method provides precise and consistent digital control over articulation and design parameters, and is suitable for mounted and unmounted cases. With over 2,500
Mark, Lauren, Fred, McIntyre
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