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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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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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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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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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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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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Muscle disorders and dentition-related aspects in temporomandibular disorders: controversies in the most commonly used treatment modalities [PDF]
, 2008 This review explores the aetiology of temporomandibular disorders and discusses the controversies in variable treatment modalities. Pathologies of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and its' associated muscles of mastication are jointly termed ...
Colin Hopper +8 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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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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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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