Despite the common use of stabilization splints to treat temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), strong evidence of their effectiveness has been lacking. Splints appear to be beneficial in the short term, ...

Objective A systematic review of occlusal splints and occlusal adjustments in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Data sources Medline (1966–1999), Embase, Index Medicus (1966 ...

After occlusal splint treatment, TMD patients saw the greatest improvement in pain with an effective rate of about 72% (p < 0.05). As for diet, mandibular function, and quality of life, the effective ...

Researchers developed a new device that ameliorates the characteristic vocal and motor tics of Tourette syndrome. By biting down on the simple, removable oral splint, both adults and children with ...