ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Effects of Occlusal Splints on Spinal Posture in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review.
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29 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 48 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of manual therapy by different healthcare professionals on pain and function in temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2026Pooled it
- Oral Glucosamine in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Pooled it
- Does head and cervical posture correlate to malocclusion? A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2022Pooled it
- Short-Term Effects of Counselling Versus Occlusal Splint Therapy in TMD Pain Patients on Neck Pain and Dysfunction: A Randomised Trial.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2025Trial
- Three-dimensional assessment of pharyngeal airway hyoid bone and craniocervical changes after stabilization splint treatment in temporomandibular disorder patients.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Retention of 3-D-Printed, Milled, and Conventionally Fabricated Occlusal Splints.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Neurophysiological Examination for the Diagnosis of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders: A Literature Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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- Therapeutic challenges in temporomandibular disorders.Medicine and pharmacy reports · 2024Article
- Fluoride releasing in polymer blends of poly(ethylene oxide) and poly(methyl methacrylate).Frontiers in chemistry · 2024Article
- Literature Review of an Anterior Deprogrammer to Determine the Centric Relation and Presentation of Cases.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Relationship between stomatognathic alterations and idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies.EFORT open reviews · 2023Article
- Stress Experience, Depression and Neck Disability in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorder-Myofascial Pain with Referral.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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- Efficacy of Proprioceptive Training on Plantar Pressure and Jump Performance in Volleyball Players: A Proof-of-Principle Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Preliminary Findings of the Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin in Temporomandibular Disorders: Uncontrolled Pilot Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Temporomandibular Disorders: Current and Future Concepts in Diagnosis and Management.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- Effects of Physiotherapy on Pain and Mouth Opening in Temporomandibular Disorders: An Umbrella and Mapping Systematic Review with Meta-Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Is There a Correlation between Dental Occlusion, Postural Stability and Selected Gait Parameters in Adults?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Craniofacial Morphology of Temporomandibular Disorder Patients with Different Disc Positions: Stratifying Features Based on Sex and Sagittal Skeletal Pattern.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
There is still a gap in the scientific knowledge on the linkage between craniofacial structure and spinal postural control in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients. This systematic review aimed to assess the role of occlusal splints on spinal posture of TMD patients. PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were systematically searched from inception until 5 January 2022 to identify observational studies with a longitudinal study design presenting: patients with diagnosis of TMD according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD); occlusal splint therapy as intervention; postural assessment as outcome. Out of 133 records identified, 104 were suitable for data screening, and only 7 articles were included satisfying the eligibility criteria. We found that occlusal splints might have a positive effect on posture in TMD patients, albeit there is little evidence of appropriate investigation for postural assessment. This systematic review suggested that the occlusal splint might be considered a non-invasive therapeutic approach for patients with TMD. However, the low number of studies with high-quality methodology in these patients showed an urgent need for further research using combined force platform stabilometry and kinematic evaluation of the spine to investigate the impact of occlusal splints on posture.
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