occlusal splint


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occlusal splint

A splint fashioned to cover the incisal and occlusal surfaces of a dental arch to stabilize the teeth, treat bruxism, or facilitate proper occlusal positioning.
See also: splint
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night guard

(nīt gahrd)
Removable acrylic appliance intended to relieve temporomandibular joint pain and other effects of bruxism.
Synonym(s): occlusal guard.
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The participants were randomly assigned to perform the tasks with the occlusal splint, at the first session, and without it 48 hours later or vice versa.
Influence of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion on Peak Force During Handgrip Tests in Athletes
Lalwani, "Occlusal splint therapy in temporomandibular joint disorders: an update review," Journal of International Oral Health, vol.
Pain Management Associated with Posttraumatic Unilateral Temporomandibular Joint Anterior Disc Displacement: A Case Report and Literature Review
(26) investigated relation of the occlusal splint vertical thickness and nocturnal EMG activities of masticatory muscles.
POSITION OF MANDIBULAR CONDYLES DURING STABILIZATION SPLINT WEARING
Evaluation of the effect of two different occlusal splints on maximum occlusal force in patients with sleep bruxism: a pilot study.Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics, 6(2), 103-108.
Lucia Jig--temporomandibular dysfunction promotes muscle relaxation?/Jig de Lucia--disfuncao temporomandibular promove relaxamento muscular?
A recent meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of occlusal splints concluded that well-adjusted hard occlusal stabilization appliances designed to promote relaxation have a significantly higher efficacy in the treatment of TMD pain when compared to non- occluding appliances and no treatment [5].
Reduction of Pain and Depression in Occlusal Splint-Based Treatment for TMD is Accompanied with Increase in Urinary Serotonin
Occlusal splints for treating sleep bruxism (tooth grinding).
Comparative the effectiveness of occlusal splint and TENS treatments on clinical findings and pain threshold of temporomandibular disorders secondary to bruxism/ Bruksizme bagli temporomandibuler rahatsizliginda okluzal splint ve TENS tedavilerinin klinik ve agri esigi uzerine olan etkinliklerinin karsilastirilmasi
Key Words: Occlusal splint, Pain, Masticatory muscles, TMPDs.
OCCLUSAL SPLINT THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF MYOFACIAL PAIN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME (MPDS)
Hamada, "The initial effects of occlusal splint vertical thickness on the nocturnal EMG activities of masticatory muscles in subjects with a bruxism habit," International Journal of Prosthodontics, vol.
Evaluation of the 3 mm Thickness Splint Therapy on Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMDs)
An occlusal splint was made using the distance on the upper jaw model, with a 1.5-mm thickness plate of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Effect of occlusal splint thickness on electrical masticatory muscle activity during rest and clenching
One of TMD treatment strategies is to apply the therapy using occlusal splints in patients.
Relation between Headache and Mastication Muscle Tone in Adolescents
Influences of stabilization occlusal splint on craniocervical relationshis.
THE IMPACT OF POSTURAL CHANGES ON DENTAL OCCLUSION

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