root fractures are defined as fractures involving dentine, cementum, and pulpal and supportive tissues. they comprise about 0.5–7% of all dental injuries. horizontal root fractures are commonly observed in the maxillary anterior region and 75% of these fractures occur in the maxillary central incisors. case report: this case report is about a 26-year-old male referred to the endodontic departme...

Bruxism can cause signs and symptoms of temperomandibular disorders (TMD). Moreover, it will affect structures of the masticatory system. The most commonly established treatment approach for both bruxism and TMD is conservative and reversible management which include often occlusal devices (splints). Following ethical approval, 16 Male dental patients, with signs and symptoms of TMD due to brux...

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QUESTION Is wearing a night splint as effective as standing on a tilt table in preventing ankle dorsiflexion contracture and promoting the ability to stand up early after stroke? DESIGN Randomised trial with concealed allocation, assessor blinding, and intention-to-treat analysis. PARTICIPANTS 30 patients undergoing rehabilitation who were not yet walking and within three weeks of their fir...

Studies on the effects of stabilization splints on the neuromuscular system in patients with functional disorders indicate that the splints reestablish symmetric and reduced postural activity in the temporal and masseter muscles and significantly reduce the masseter muscle activity. This study was conducted on sixteen male dentulous patients who were suffering from subjective and objective sign...

This is the first prospective consecutive case series study that has examined the effectiveness of static progressive splinting in the management of persistent wrist stiffness following distal radius fracture. Eight patients, seven females and one male with a median age of 49 years (range, 43-56 years), participated in the study. Median time from surgical intervention to splint initiation was 7...