Soft versus hard occlusal splint therapy in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)
Aim: To compare between soft and hard occlusal splint therapy for the management of myofacial pain dysfunction (MPD) or internal derangement (ID) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) with reciprocal clicking.
Sameh A Seifeldin, Khaled A. Elhayes
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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 +6 more
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Objective Occlusal splints are always applied on individuals with bruxism to reduce tooth wear and relieve orofacial symptoms such as myofascial pain.
Qun Lei +5 more
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Reconstruction of the adult hemifacial microsomia patient with temporomandibular joint total joint prosthesis and orthognathic surgery [PDF]
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 +5 more
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Thermoformed occlusal splints for the treatment of masticatory muscle pain: a clinical trial
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 +2 more
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Effect of 3D Printer Type and Use of Protection Gas during Post-Curing on Some Physical Properties of Soft Occlusal Splint Material. [PDF]
Wada J +6 more
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A novel universal device "LINGUAL RING Ri.P.A.Ra" for TMDs and cranio-cervico-mandibular pains: preliminary results of a randomized control clinical trial [PDF]
The aim of this study was to evaluate functionality and clinical application of a novel immediate device in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
Di Paolo, C +5 more
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The effect of temporary hydrostatic splint on occlusion with computerized occlusal analysis system
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 +5 more
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Induced Ankylosis of a Primary Molar for Skeletal Anchorage in the Mandible as Alternative to Mini-Implants [PDF]
Background Mesial protraction of mandibular posterior teeth requires increased anchorage to avoid undesired tooth movements. Orthodontic mini-implants have become a popular and successful way to increase skeletal anchorage in such cases.
Angelopoulou, Matina V. +3 more
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Modulation of tinnitus characteristics such as pitch and loudness has been extensively described following movements of the head, neck and limbs, vertical or horizontal eye gaze, pressure on myofascial trigger points, cutaneous stimulation of the hands ...
CIALENTE, FABRIZIO +9 more
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