Stabilization splints are frequently used for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders
(TMD) and bruxism, despite the fact that little is known about their mechanism of action or …

The objective of this investigation was to test the hypothesis that alteration of the occlusions
of patients suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMD) to one that is …

Craniofacial dimensions influence oral functions; however, it is not known whether they are
associated with function asymmetry. The objective of this study was to evaluate chewing …

Purpose: Two principal schools of thought regarding the etiology and optimal treatment of
temporomandibular disorders exist; one physical/functional, the other biopsychosocial. This …

This study investigated the immediate effect of changing mandibular position on the
electromyographic (EMG) activity of the masseter (MS), temporalis (TM) …

Objective: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness of
occlusal splints for improving muscle strength. Occlusal splints are oral appliances that …

Purpose: A new method inducing the physiologic rest position of the mandible using the lip
contact position with the closed mouth have compared with those obtained using …

summary The electromyographic pattern activity of masticatory, neck and trunk muscles was
assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG) in 60 Caucasian adult females (20 …

Background Evaluation of a new vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) in complex
restorative treatments is considered a necessary step prior to placement of restorations …

Patients with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) require antero-posterior (AP) correction
of mandibular position inter alia. Determination of the limit of the AP correction using a …