Four different orthodontic applications of a polyethylene fiber material are shown and discussed in case reports. Ribbond (Ribbond Inc, Seattle, Wash), a bondable, reinforced polyethylene fiber material, was successfully used in a fixed orthodontic retainer, a space maintainer, a temporary postorthodontic fixation device to attach a pontic to abutment teeth during periodontal therapy, and a pos...

Background: This systematic review of the literature was to compare effects exercise therapy and occlusal splint on pain mobility in individuals with painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

Okeson and others have proposed that statistical comparisons between groups of treated and untreated patients be used to evaluate the effectiveness of occlusal splint therapy. This article argues that valid between-groups comparisons cannot be made by most clinicians and that such comparisons do not satisfactorily guide the treatment of individual patients. An intrasubject replication design st...

The Thomas splint is a common piece of equipment in emergency departments and orthopaedic units in hospitals worldwide. Its basic design has changed little since its first description by Hugh Owen Thomas was published in 1875. We have reviewed the origins of the Thomas splint as a means of correction of deformities of the lower limb and its evolution through both World Wars into an essential it...

Purpose: The purpose of this therapy is to influence your lower jaw to.This study compared occlusal splints fabricated in centric relation. Repositioning during therapy, as demonstrated by the change in occlusal contacts on the.with an occlusal splint had a very significant effect in relieving the pain and. Were evaluated for possible myofunctional therapy aiming at elimination of.therapy and s...