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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Efficiency of occlusal splints on police officers with TMD
Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2010 Aim: To evaluate of the effect of two different occlusal splints on police officers with TMD. Methods: Thirty police officers were selected based on Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD and on clinical exams.
Paulo Henrique Ferreira Caria +4 more
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Novel system for bite-force sensing and monitoring based on magnetic eear field communication [PDF]
, 2012 Intraoral devices for bite-force sensing have several applications in odontology and maxillofacial surgery, as bite-force measurements provide additional information to help understand the characteristics of bruxism disorders and can also be of help for ...
Abou-Atme +24 more
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Influence of bruxism on survival of porcelain laminate veneers [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives: This study aims to determine whether bruxism and the use of occlusal splints affect the survival of porcelain laminate veneers in patients treated with this technique.
Agustín Panadero, Rubén +4 more
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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 +5 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 +2 more
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The use of occlusal splints in temporomandibular disorders - an overview.
Acta Stomatologica Marisiensis, 2020 Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) affect the temporomandibular joints, the masticatory muscles, and surrounding tissues. Among symptoms such as jumps, joint noises, reduced mouth opening (closed lock), difficulties in closing the mouth (subluxation or ...
Kui Andreea +3 more
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A sleep bruxism detection system based on sensors in a splint – pilot clinical data [PDF]
, 2014 It is difficult in a dental setting to accurately diagnose sleep bruxism and to objectively assess the severity, frequency or natural history of the condition in an individual patient. Yet this information is essential for the management of sleep bruxism
Diamond, Dermot +4 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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The Comparison of Efficacy of Soft and Hard occlusal Splints in Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Bruxism: A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials [PDF]
International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical SciencesBackground and aim: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and Bruxism both often bring patients to seek treatment in a dental clinic. The first line of treatment for such patients is non-invasive therapy in the form of occlusal splints.
Poonam Sangral +2 more
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