ArticleThe Saudi dental journal2023
Occlusal splints-types and effectiveness in temporomandibular disorder management.
Article in The Saudi dental journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 49 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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49 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 84 citations in OpenAlex.
- The efficacy of anterior repositioning splints in the management of temporomandibular disc displacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- Comparison of the effects of occlusal splint and Botox injections on the amount of mouth opening and chronic pain in individuals with temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Australian dental journal · 2025Pooled it
- Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Comparative analysis of different types of occlusal splints for the management of sleep bruxism: a systematic review.BMC oral health · 2024Pooled 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
- Fully digital workflow versus conventional methods for fabricating the Michigan appliance in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder. A randomized controlled clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- Application of fully digital occlusal splints in painful temporomandibular disorders: a randomized controlled clinical study.Head & face medicine · 2026Trial
- Effectiveness of Ultrasound Therapy, TheraBite Device, Masticatory Muscle Exercises, and Stabilization Splint for the Treatment of Masticatory Myofascial Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2024Trial
- Stepwise management of temporomandibular joint internal derangement: from conservative therapy to arthrocentesis with intra-articular hyaluronic acid and 12.5% dextrose.Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 2026Article
- Antibacterial PET-G/ZnO Composites: A New Approach to Relaxation Splint Materials in the Treatment of Bruxism.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Treatment Outcomes of Temporomandibular Disorders Using Stabilization Splint Supported by the T-scan System.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
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- Muscle Tone Regulation and Bruxism in Chronic Stress: Pathophysiological Links to Tooth Fractures and Dental Hard Tissue Pathology.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Acrylic-based occlusal device materials - the influence of manufacturing techniques on material properties and the propensity for biofilm formation.Biomaterial investigations in dentistry · 2026Article
- Anterior Disc Displacement in a Young Patient With Stage II Osteoarthritis: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach. A Case Report.Case reports in dentistry · 2026Article
- Analyzing Color, Surface Roughness, and Microhardness on the Unpolished and Polished Surfaces of Occlusal Splint Materials From Conventional and CAD-CAM Fabrication Methods.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Factors Influencing Adherence to Therapy With Occlusal Splints-A Multicentre Questionnaire Based Study.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2025Article
- The role of michigan oral splint construction aided by OTC drug versus extraction of distoverted maxillary third molars in management of temporomandibular joint disorders: a randomized controlled trial.The Saudi dental journal · 2025Article
- The Effect of Selective Occlusal Adjustment on the Disclusion Time Reduction and Symmetry of Occlusal Contacts of the Own Dentition Using Digital Occlusion Analysis in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Occlusal splints are routinely used in dental offices to diagnose and treat abnormalities of the masticatory system. There are different occlusal splints, each of which can address various conditions. They may treat individuals with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and bruxism or be used for occlusal stabilization and dentition wear reduction. Methods: The literature in the National Library of Medicine's Medline Database was reviewed using the Mesh terms 'occlusal splints' AND 'Temporomandibular Disorders. Conclusion: Occlusal splints can treat a wide variety of TMDs. They can treat bruxism, headaches, postural imbalances related to TMDs, and decreased vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO). However, there is no clear evidence that occlusal splints are superior to physiotherapy in treating TMDs. In the long-term follow-up, they were equally effective as other therapies.
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