Soft versus hard occlusal splint therapy in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)
Saudi Dental Journal, 2015 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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Analysis of TMJ vibration sounds before and after use of two types of occlusal splints [PDF]
, 2009 Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) sounds are important and common physical signs of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the effect of the use of occlusal bite splints (stabilizing and repositioning) on ...
HOTTA, Takami Hirono +2 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]
, 2018 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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Prosthetic Management of a Masticatory Muscle Disorder with Customized Occlusal Splint [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014 Occlusal splints of various types and designs are used in the diagnosis and treatment of different masticatory muscle and TMJ disorders. These appliances or devices provide a relatively simple, reversible and non-invasive form of treatment management ...
Pavankumar R Koralakunte
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Induced Ankylosis of a Primary Molar for Skeletal Anchorage in the Mandible as Alternative to Mini-Implants [PDF]
, 2015 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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Does articulating study casts make a difference to treatment planning? [PDF]
, 2003 OBJECTIVE: To assess whether articulating casts in centric relation (CR) compared with intercuspal position (ICP) makes a difference to treatment planning. Design: Reliability analysis. Subjects: Ten orthodontists. METHODS: Twenty case vignettes were
Benson, P.E., Ellis, P.E.
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Does the facebow affect the outcome of CAD/CAM occlusal splint. Randomized clinical trial
Saudi Dental Journal, 2021 Background: Occlusal appliances can distribute aggressive loads which are generated by bruxism and can reduce their frequency. The facebow record, when used in the construction of occlusal appliances, helps in minimizing occlusal discrepancies.
Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi +3 more
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MACAM-MACAM SPLIN PADA PERAWATAN GANGGUAN SENDI TEMPOROMANDIBULA
Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, 2015 Splint or orthopedic appliances is routinely used in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). This appliance is used to alter occlusal relationship and to redistribute occlusal forces, to prevent wear and mobility of the teeth, to reduce ...
Ira Tanti, Laura Susanti Himawan
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The efficacy of acupuncture and decompression splints in the treatment of temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome [PDF]
, 2012 Objectives: The goal of the present study was to evaluate the results of applying acupuncture or occlusal decompression splints in the treatment of patients diagnosed with the temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome.
Bocanegra Pérez, Sacramento +8 more
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GABA and Glutamate Levels in Occlusal Splint-Wearing Males with Possible Bruxism [PDF]
, 2015 Objective The inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) plays an important role in the pathophysiology of anxiety behavioural disorders such as panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder and is also implicated in the manifestation ...
Bodkin, Cynthia L. +7 more
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