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Role of occlusal splints in temporomandibular joint disorder
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences · 2021 · Vol. 7(2) · pp. 18–21
Poorna Chaudhary✉(Swami Vivekanand Subharti University)Amit Kumar Khera(Swami Vivekanand Subharti University)S. K. Jain(Swami Vivekanand Subharti University)Pradeep Raghav(Swami Vivekanand Subharti University)
Abstract
The management of TMD is difficult and controversial. Treatment options for TMD include patient education, behavior therapy, physiotherapy, occlusal splint therapy, drug therapy, occlusal adjustments, surgical intervention, and combined treatment. The purpose of this article is to review the different type of occlusal splints and their role in managing TMDs.
Temporomandibular Joint DisordersLaser Applications in Dentistry and MedicineVoice and Speech DisordersSplintsMedicineSplint (medicine)Temporomandibular jointOrthodonticsIntervention (counseling)DentistryTemporomandibular disorderPhysical therapyNursing
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