In this report, we describe computer-based design and production of occlusal splints. A research effort was undertaken to develop a process to eliminate the inherent variabilities associated with current splint-fabrication methods. The digital process provides quantitative control over articulation and splint design, and produces splints with continuously smooth occlusal surfaces. Stone casts a...

The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a digital process for manufacturing of occlusal splints. An alginate impression was taken from the upper and lower jaws of a patient with temporomandibular disorder owing to cross bite and wear of the teeth, and then digitized using a table laser scanner. The scanned model was repaired using the 3Data Expert software, and a splint was designed w...

The putative causes of bruxism are multifactorial and there are no definite measures for bruxism management. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of biofeedback therapy on sleep bruxism, compared with occlusal splint. Twenty-four volunteers with sleep bruxism were divided into two groups: the GTB group that were treated with biofeedback therapy (n  = 12) and the GTO group that wer...

Occlusal diagnosis plays an important role in the planning and subsequent delivery of predictable functional and aesthetic restorations and prostheses. Once an occlusal problem is identified there are a number of techniques and materials that can be utilised to record occlusal relationships, subsequently analyse them and incorporate information obtained into the delivery of tooth restoration or...

Occlusal treatments (occlusal splints and occlusal adjustment) are controversial but widely used treatment methods for temporomandibular disorders (TMD). To investigate whether studies are in agreement with current clinical practices, a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of occlusal treatment studies from the period 1966 to March 1999 was undertaken. Eighteen studies met t...

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...

The existence of symptoms of craniomandibular dysfunc­ tion (CMD), especially in muscles and TMJ often prevents basic functions of the orofacial system. In addition to the present pain (arthralgia and myalgia), one of the most common signs of CMD is restriction of mandibular move­ ments and inability to achieve the central mandibular posi­ tion spontaneously. Such conditions can be very persist...

Painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can coexist with occlusal disturbances. Our case reports a patient after orthodontic therapy, who was treated with splint therapy first and afterwards with occlusal equilibration, under control of the T-Scan III system. A long term relief was achieved in the reported case.

temporomandibular joint (tmj) diseases and disorders refer to a complex and poorly understood set of conditions, manifested by pain in the area of the jaw and associated muscles and limitations in the ability to make the normal movements of speech, facial expression, eating, chewing, and swallowing. the conventional soft occlusal splint therapy is a much safer and effective mode of a conservati...

OBJECTIVES This study sought to evaluate the effect of simultaneous application of arthrocentesis and occlusal splint. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study of 43 patients (3 males, 40 females) whose symptoms had improved was conducted at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dong-A University Hospital between 2008 and 2010. Subjects were divided into three groups: Group A (...