Medical Sciences ForumIntroduction. Occlusal splints are oral appliances that have been designed to relieve the temporomandibular symptoms. However, the thickness of occlusal splints in order to have optimal efficacy is still controversial. Methods.
Neada Hysenaj +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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Laboratory fabrication of occlusal splints [PDF]
, 2016 Temporomandibularni poremećaji predstavljaju niz simptoma koji zahvaćaju žvačnu muskulaturu ili temporomandibularne zglobove. Najčešći simptomi su bol i napetost u preaurikularnom predjelu lica, klikajući ili krepitirajući zvukovi u zglobu, ograničeno
Jelić, Katarina
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Usefulness of occlusal splints
, 2012 Dentists often use occlusal splints in the management of occlusodontic problems. Because they are considered to provide non-invasive and reversible treatment they are therapeutic devices that conform well to the current philosophy governing protocols for
Jean-Francois Carlier
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Precision Milled, Printed, And Conventional Occlusal Splints
International Dental JournalAim or purpose: To determine the accuracy of occlusal splints manufactured subtractively with PMNA discs, additively with 3D printing, and conventionally with microwave-printed acrylic Materials and methods: A sample of 6 people was intentionally ...
Felipe Enrique Lozano Castro
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Effects of dental probing on occlusal surfaces - A scanning electron microscopy evaluation [PDF]
, 2007 The aim of this clinical-morphological study was to investigate the effects of dental probing on occlusal surfaces by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Heinrich-Weltzien, Roswitha +4 more
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Dental Splints and Sport Performance: A Review of the Current Literature
Dentistry JournalBackground/Objectives: Lately, there has been a greater focus on the function of the dento-mandibular apparatus, specifically on the location of the jaw and occlusion.
Cornelia Popovici +6 more
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Soft occlusal splint and hard occlusal splint on the treatment of sleep bruxism or clenching
口腔疾病防治, 2016 Objective To study the clinical effects of soft occlusal splint and hard occlusal splint on the treatment of sleep bruxism or clenching. Methods 58 patients with sleep bruxism or clenching were randomly treated with splints, 28 of them were treated ...
SUN Wei, ZHAO Ying⁃qiong
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Evaluation of this temporomandibular joint space when using different occlusal splints by cone beam computerized tomography : a case report [PDF]
, 2017 Introduction: An occlusal splint is a removable, reversible, non-invasive device made of acrylic, used to promote a harmonious occlusal contact. It is part of an arsenal of therapeutic modalities used in the treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ ...
Corrêa, Cira Valéria Almeida +8 more
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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.
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