The relationship between the dental occlusion and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)
has been one of the most controversial topics in the dental community. In a large …

Despite the extensive use of oral splints in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders
(TMD) and bruxism, their mechanisms of action remain controversial. Various hypotheses …

Various types of oral appliances (OAs) have been used for over half a century to treat
temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), but there has been considerable debate about how …

An investigative study of the effects of hard and soft occlusal splints on nighttime bruxism is
presented. Occlusal splints are commonly used for the treatment of nocturnal bruxism. This …

BACKGROUND: Bruxism is defined as an unconscious oral habit of rhythmical, unfunctional
clenching, grinding and making chewy sounds with the teeth while making movements that …

From a historical perspective, gnashing of the teeth has been described in the Bible (Psalm
35: 16, Psalm 112: 10, Job 16: 9), and bruxomania was recorded in the dental literature …

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the wear and surface hardness of nine
materials for conventional manufacturing, subtractive milling, and 3D printing of occlusal …

Statement of problem. Soft and hard stabilizing appliances have been used to treat
temporomandibular disorders. No data exist to suggest whether a hard or soft appliance is …

Abstract Treatment options for TMD include reassurance (patient education, self-care and
behavior therapy), physiotherapy (such as ultrasound, acupuncture, short wave diathermy …

Materials and Methods: Forty patients in the age range of 17-55 years were included in the
study and randomly assigned to one of two equally sized groups, A and B. Group A patients …