ReviewCurrent medical science2021
An Overview of Anterior Repositioning Splint Therapy for Disc Displacement-related Temporomandibular Disorders.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Comparison of occlusal splint with other treatment modalities in management of internal derangement of temporomandibular joint: A systematic review.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of a Novel Mono-Block Splint Versus a Twin-Block Splint for Anterior Disc Displacement With Reduction: A Randomised Controlled Trial.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2026Trial
- Efficacy of a digitally designed anatomical repositioning splint for adolescent temporomandibular joint anterior disc displacement with reduction: a randomized controlled trial.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- Evaluation of temporomandibular joint disc displacement via MRI and computerized axiography: a case report.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Effect of occlusal splint design and thickness on temporomandibular joint loading: a finite element study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
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- Controlled Mandibular Repositioning: A Novel Approach for Treatment of TMDs.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Predicting anterior repositioning splint efficacy in disc displacement with reduction using MRI-based texture and quantitative analysis: a retrospective study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- An overview of treatment for temporomandibular disc displacement including disc reduction.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2025Review
- [Effect of disc morphological features and disc-condyle angles on conservative treatment for anterior disc displacement with reduction].Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2025Article
- A novel combination of treatments for acute anterior disc displacement without reduction of temporomandibular joint.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- A novel digital workflow to fabricate anterior repositioning splint with fully masticatory function based on virtual dental patient for anterior disc displacement with reduction: a case report.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
- Condylar Remodeling and Skeletal Changes Following Occlusal Splint and Manual Therapy: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study in Temporomandibular Disorders.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Clinical and MRI-Based Assessment of Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders Treated by Controlled Mandibular Repositioning.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Efficacy of Arthrocentesis and Anterior Repositioning Splints in Treatment of Internal Derangement of TMJ: A Prospective Clinical Study.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2023Article
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- Recommendations on the Use of Oral Orthotic Occlusal Appliance Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Current Evidence and Clinical Practice.Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery · 2023Article
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- Diagnosis and Treatment of Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders: A Clinical Update.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Stress Levels and Occurrence of Stomatoghnatic System Disorders (SSDs) among Physiotherapy Students in Poland.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
Anterior repositioning splint (ARS) therapy is considered one of the most effective therapies for treating disc displacement-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), which account for a large proportion of TMD cases. Owing to the wide application of this therapy, the exact mechanism of remission has increasingly drawn attention. Given that practitioners have different views on ARS therapy, its indications are broadened, and operating methods diverged. This review attempts to provide an overview of ARS therapy and helps practitioners establish indications and suitable operating methods. Representative views in the past 10 years were summarised, and conclusions were drawn as follows: The mechanism of ARS therapy is mainly attributed to internal derangement correction, improvement of stress distribution and recently reported joint remodeling. It has an evident effect in the short term, and the most prevalent operating methods are protruding the mandible to the edge-to-edge position and wearing the ARS for 24 hours daily for 3-6 months. However, long-term stability is not optimal, and thus indications should be selected carefully. Notably, most of the clinical studies in this field are case analyses with low-quality evidence. Well-designed RCTs are required to further validate relevant theories.
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