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Comparative evaluation of occlusal splint therapy and muscle energy technique in the management of temporomandibular disorders: A randomized controlled clinical trial

The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2021
Background: Contradicting evidence regarding the effects of occlusal splint therapy in the management of Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and promising results shown by muscle energy technique. Aim: To determine and compare the effects of occlusal splint
Hardik K Ram, Darshana N Shah
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Change in tooth mobility following non‐surgical periodontal therapy: A retrospective cohort study of clinical outcomes

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background To evaluate the change in clinical tooth mobility following scaling and root planing (SRP) and to identify baseline factors predictive of the 12‐month outcome. Methods This retrospective cohort study utilized de‐identified electronic health records from the BigMouth Dental Data Repository. The final cohort consisted of 152 patients,
Georgios S. Chatzopoulos, Larry F. Wolff
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Comparison of Body Position Perception, Tongue Pressure and Neck Muscle Endurance in Patients with Bruxism and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: Occlusal Splint Users and Non-Users

Biomechanics
Background: This study aimed to investigate the association between occlusal splint use and several key parameters, including body position perception, tongue pressure, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) severity, jaw functional limitation, and ...
Beyza Çiçek, Neslihan Altuntaş Yılmaz, Makbule Tuğba Tunçdemir, Fatma Erdeo   +3 more
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Unsupervised phenotyping of the periodontal architecture through high‐dimensional clustering of electronic health records: A multicenter study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background To identify novel periodontal phenotypes using unsupervised machine learning on a large‐scale, multicenter cohort, specifically characterizing disease patterns based on the “periodontal architecture” of localized structural failures (tooth mobility and molar furcation defects) rather than global severity averages alone. Methods This
Georgios S. Chatzopoulos, Larry F. Wolff
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Evaluation of volumetric wear loss and pain scores of the digitally and conventionally manufactured occlusal splints for individuals with sleep bruxism [PDF]

Journal of Applied Oral Science
Introduction: According to the latest international consensus in 2018, sleep bruxism is the activity of the masticatory muscles during sleep characterized by rhythmic or non-rhythmic teeth clenching or grinding.
Sevda Miray Soydaş Smail, Zeliha Şanivar Abbasgholizadeh, Erkut Kahramanoğlu   +2 more
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Occlusal splints in reversible occlusal therapy of craniomandibular dysfunction [PDF]

Stomatološki glasnik Srbije, 2011
Craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD) is a set of structural and functional disorders of different etiology that affects temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and orofacial muscles.
Lazić Vojkan, Đorđević Igor, Todorović Ana   +2 more
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Impact Absorption Power of Polyolefin Fused Filament Fabrication 3D‐Printed Sports Mouthguards: In Vitro Study

Dental Traumatology, Volume 41, Issue 2, Page 213-223, April 2025.
ABSTRACT Background/Aim This study aims to evaluate and compare the impact absorption capacities of thermoformed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) mouthguards and 3D‐printed polyolefin mouthguards used in sports dentistry applications. The objective is to determine whether 3D‐printed polyolefin mouthguards offer superior impact toughness compared to ...
Leonardo Mohamad Nassani, Samuel Storts, Irina Novopoltseva, Lauren Ann Place, Matthew Fogarty, Pete Schupska   +5 more
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Occlusal appliances - an alternative in temporomandibular disorders [PDF]

Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2019
Introduction/Objective. The pain that originates from musculoskeletal structures of the mastication system is one of the symptoms belonging to the category of temporomandibular disorders or temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD).
Đorđević Igor, Todorović Ana, Lazić Vojkan, Obradović-Đuričić Kosovka, Milekić Bojana, Stamenković Dejan   +5 more
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Prevalence of Post‐Operative Complications in Autotransplanted Teeth: A Long‐Term Retrospective Cohort

Dental Traumatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Aims To evaluate the prevalence and timing of post‐operative complications following tooth autotransplantation, identify factors associated with earlier diagnosis, and report long‐term survival and success rates. Materials and Methods A single‐centre retrospective cohort study was conducted at a Czech university dental clinic (2003 ...
Juraj Marton, Radovan Žižka, Linda Kučerová, Přemysl Krejčí, Martin Starosta, Zdeněk Pokorný   +5 more
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of a semi-finished occlusal appliance – a randomized, controlled clinical trial

Head & Face Medicine, 2013
Introduction Painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are usually treated with physiotherapy, self-exercises, medication-based therapy and splint therapy. For splint therapy different types of splints are available. Therefore this randomized controlled
Ficnar Tobias, Middelberg Claudius, Rademacher Bernd, Hessling Stefan, Koch Raphael, Figgener Ludger   +5 more
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