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Usefulness of occlusal splints
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 therapy of the masticatory system. Proper design and placement of occlusal splints requires that they respond to precise indications and that ...
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T o treat traumatically injured tivene,s of the exercises, blocking hands effectivelv, it is often splint.) can be constructed for one necessary to isola te exercise or stretch (Figure 3) or more fingers (Figure to individual-affected joints by 4). blocking out joint excursion in the In addition to facilitating active unaffected joints. Isolated exercise exerci:;e for individual joints, the and...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Lancet
سال: 1859
ISSN: 0140-6736
DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(02)61064-5