Stabilisation splint therapy for temporomandibular pain dysfunction syndrome

Occlusal stabilization splint for patients with temporomandibular disorders: Meta-analysis of short and long term effects

“…First, comparison with the non-occluding splint use (type of placebo splint) demonstrated significant difference between those in short term. SS showed better effect in pooled results of all studies examining pain reduction, which is in accordance with the results of Fricton et al [ 24 ], but in contrast to Al Ani et al that presented no difference between the groups [ 25 ]. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis that compared SS with other oral occlusal appliances for pain reduction, which presented no difference between the therapy groups.…”

Occlusal stabilization splint for patients with temporomandibular disorders: Meta-analysis of short and long term effects

“…First, comparison with the non-occluding splint use (type of placebo splint) demonstrated significant difference between those in short term. SS showed better effect in pooled results of all studies examining pain reduction, which is in accordance with the results of Fricton et al [ 24 ], but in contrast to Al Ani et al that presented no difference between the groups [ 25 ]. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis that compared SS with other oral occlusal appliances for pain reduction, which presented no difference between the therapy groups.…”

A Case Report of the Symptom-Relieving Action of an Anterior Flat Plane Bite Plate for Temporomandibular Disorder

“…The reappearance of the occlusal discrepancy between the HOP and the BPOP on day 15 in the present study might be interpreted as supporting the hypothesis that the simultaneous isometric contraction of the elevator muscles requires a stable mandibular position involving multiple teeth contacts under normal conditions (absence of pain) and, consequently, the mandible returned to its previous stable position once the symptoms had disappeared. Thus, the discrepancy between the HOP and the BPOP persisted, and if the discrepancy had been left untreated, the symptoms would have recurred after the cessation of bite plate wearing, similar to the outcome reported by Sheikholeslam and Riise [13]. Therefore, the effect of occlusal splints on TMD symptoms seems to be only temporary, lasting until the symptoms disappear, and the symptoms are likely to appear intermittently during splint therapy.…”

“…Therefore, the effect of occlusal splints on TMD symptoms seems to be only temporary, lasting until the symptoms disappear, and the symptoms are likely to appear intermittently during splint therapy. These conditions are likely responsible for the varying of effects of splint therapy, compared with other conservative therapies, as reported by other researchers [9,11-13]. The elimination of the occlusal discrepancy between the HOP and the BPOP is essential for the alleviation of TMD symptoms.…”

Significance of biopsychosocial interface in the management of temporomandibular disorders

“…1B). Although the onegroup pretest-posttest design limits the results of this study, the effectiveness of CBT is not inferior to any other reported treatment modalities such as splint therapy [3].…”

Occlusal stabilization splint for patients with temporomandibular disorders: Meta-analysis of short and long term effects

“…First, comparison with the non-occluding splint use (type of placebo splint) demonstrated significant difference between those in short term. SS showed better effect in pooled results of all studies examining pain reduction, which is in accordance with the results of Fricton et al [ 24 ], but in contrast to Al Ani et al that presented no difference between the groups [ 25 ]. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis that compared SS with other oral occlusal appliances for pain reduction, which presented no difference between the therapy groups.…”

A Case Report of the Symptom-Relieving Action of an Anterior Flat Plane Bite Plate for Temporomandibular Disorder

“…The reappearance of the occlusal discrepancy between the HOP and the BPOP on day 15 in the present study might be interpreted as supporting the hypothesis that the simultaneous isometric contraction of the elevator muscles requires a stable mandibular position involving multiple teeth contacts under normal conditions (absence of pain) and, consequently, the mandible returned to its previous stable position once the symptoms had disappeared. Thus, the discrepancy between the HOP and the BPOP persisted, and if the discrepancy had been left untreated, the symptoms would have recurred after the cessation of bite plate wearing, similar to the outcome reported by Sheikholeslam and Riise [13]. Therefore, the effect of occlusal splints on TMD symptoms seems to be only temporary, lasting until the symptoms disappear, and the symptoms are likely to appear intermittently during splint therapy.…”

“…Therefore, the effect of occlusal splints on TMD symptoms seems to be only temporary, lasting until the symptoms disappear, and the symptoms are likely to appear intermittently during splint therapy. These conditions are likely responsible for the varying of effects of splint therapy, compared with other conservative therapies, as reported by other researchers [9,11-13]. The elimination of the occlusal discrepancy between the HOP and the BPOP is essential for the alleviation of TMD symptoms.…”

Significance of biopsychosocial interface in the management of temporomandibular disorders

“…1B). Although the onegroup pretest-posttest design limits the results of this study, the effectiveness of CBT is not inferior to any other reported treatment modalities such as splint therapy [3].…”

Occlusal stabilization splint for patients with temporomandibular disorders: Meta-analysis of short and long term effects

“…First, comparison with the non-occluding splint use (type of placebo splint) demonstrated significant difference between those in short term. SS showed better effect in pooled results of all studies examining pain reduction, which is in accordance with the results of Fricton et al [ 24 ], but in contrast to Al Ani et al that presented no difference between the groups [ 25 ]. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis that compared SS with other oral occlusal appliances for pain reduction, which presented no difference between the therapy groups.…”

A Case Report of the Symptom-Relieving Action of an Anterior Flat Plane Bite Plate for Temporomandibular Disorder

“…The reappearance of the occlusal discrepancy between the HOP and the BPOP on day 15 in the present study might be interpreted as supporting the hypothesis that the simultaneous isometric contraction of the elevator muscles requires a stable mandibular position involving multiple teeth contacts under normal conditions (absence of pain) and, consequently, the mandible returned to its previous stable position once the symptoms had disappeared. Thus, the discrepancy between the HOP and the BPOP persisted, and if the discrepancy had been left untreated, the symptoms would have recurred after the cessation of bite plate wearing, similar to the outcome reported by Sheikholeslam and Riise [13]. Therefore, the effect of occlusal splints on TMD symptoms seems to be only temporary, lasting until the symptoms disappear, and the symptoms are likely to appear intermittently during splint therapy.…”

“…Therefore, the effect of occlusal splints on TMD symptoms seems to be only temporary, lasting until the symptoms disappear, and the symptoms are likely to appear intermittently during splint therapy. These conditions are likely responsible for the varying of effects of splint therapy, compared with other conservative therapies, as reported by other researchers [9,11-13]. The elimination of the occlusal discrepancy between the HOP and the BPOP is essential for the alleviation of TMD symptoms.…”

Significance of biopsychosocial interface in the management of temporomandibular disorders

“…1B). Although the onegroup pretest-posttest design limits the results of this study, the effectiveness of CBT is not inferior to any other reported treatment modalities such as splint therapy [3].…”