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Temporomandibular disorders, occlusal splints, and treatment options: a survey-based investigation [PDF]

Balneo and PRM Research Journal, 2023
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, Oana Almășan, Andreea Kui, Marius Negucioiu, Ana Ispas, Mălina Stupinean, Bianca Varvară, Smaranda Buduru   +7 more
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Personalized Biomechanical Analysis of the Mandible Teeth Behavior in the Treatment of Masticatory Muscles Parafunction

Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2021
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, Mikhail Antonik, Denis Butkov, Alexandr Stepanov, Pavel Antonik, Yaser Kharakh, Anton Pivovarov, Sergey Arutyunov   +7 more
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Neuromuscular and occlusion analysis to evaluate the efficacy of three splints on patients with bruxism

BMC Oral Health, 2023
Objective Occlusal splints are always applied on individuals with bruxism to reduce tooth wear and relieve orofacial symptoms such as myofascial pain.
Qun Lei, Dong Lin, Yuyu Liu, Kaijin Lin, Wenxiu Huang, Dong Wu   +5 more
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Soft occlusal splint and hard occlusal splint on the treatment of sleep bruxism or clenching

口腔疾病防治, 2016
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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Use of occlusal digital splint for treating the patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and planning orthopedic treatment

Russian Open Medical Journal, 2020
Objective of the study: to develop and assess the occlusal digital splint for treating patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD). Material and Methods — 17 patients between the ages of 30 and 49 diagnosed with TMJD were admitted for ...
Mikhail A. Postnikov, Dmitry A. Trunin, Aleksandr M. Nesterov, Mukatdes I. Sadykov, Vladimir P. Potapov, Rustem R. Gabdrafikov, Natalya V. Pankratova   +6 more
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Thermoformed occlusal splints for the treatment of masticatory muscle pain: a clinical trial

Brazilian Dental Science, 2022
Objective: Compare the clinical effectiveness of custom thermoformed occlusal splints (OS) alongside behavioral and self-care therapy (BST) in the management of myalgia of the masticatory muscles.
Diego De Nordenflycht, Javier Salinas, Lisa Armstrong   +2 more
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Reconstruction of the adult hemifacial microsomia patient with temporomandibular joint total joint prosthesis and orthognathic surgery [PDF]

, 2018
HFM patients' reconstruction has always been a challenge for maxillofacial surgeons, and numerous reconstructive techniques have been described. Surgical treatment depends on the patient's age and contemplates Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) reconstruction
Basile, Emanuela, Cascone, Piero, Marchetti, Claudio, Ramieri, Valerio, Tarsitano, Achille, Vellone, Valentino   +5 more
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The effect of temporary hydrostatic splint on occlusion with computerized occlusal analysis system

Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2012
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of temporary hydrostatic splint on occlusion with computerized occlusal analysis system. Material and Methods: Maximal bite force was recorded in intercuspal position by use of computerized occlusal
Serdar Gözler, Burçin Vanlioglu, Buket Evren, Rifat Gözneli, Coskun Yildiz, Yasemin Kulak Özkan   +5 more
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Towards an optimal therapy strategy for myogenous TMD, physiotherapy compared with occlusal splint therapy in an RCT with therapy-and-patient-specific treatment durations [PDF]

, 2017
Appendix. Threshold of signs and symptoms. Post-hoc power analysis on measures of effectiveness. Two-way ANOVA statistical analysis for pain intensity. Rules for progressing and ending splint therapy. Rules for progressing and ending physiotherapy.
A Chandu, A Kalamir, A Laat De, A Michelotti, A Michelotti, AA Heapy, AD Vigotsky, AM Lobbezoo-Scholte, CT Clark, D Manfredini, D Manfredini, Daniël Wismeijer, E Truelove, EC Ekberg, EC Ekberg, F Lobbezoo, G Guyatt, Hilbert W. van der Glas, HJ Schindler, HW Glas van der, HW Glas van der, I Tracey, JA Turner, JC Türp, JC Türp, JP Okeson, KD O’Leary, KG Raphael, L Diatchenko, LF Greenwood, LJ Pereira, LV Hedges, M Buhrman, O Komiyama, O Plesh, R Benoliel, R Dubner, R Staud, RA Solow, RJ Grootel van, RJ Grootel van, Rob Buchner, Robert J. van Grootel, S Ebrahim, SF Dworkin, SL Kraus, SP Ramfjord, TE Rudy, TT Dao, TTT Dao, TTT Dao   +50 more
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Temporomandibular joint remodeling for the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders: a clinical case study [PDF]

, 2009
Introduction: The author (R. Wurgaft) has tried a unique way of splint therapy in the treatment of temporomandibular disorder. An orthopedic splint that only contact in the posterior occlusion, actually only the most distal contacts, is designed to ...
Wong, RWK, Wurgaft, R
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