1.
Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac
; 110(3): 145-9, 2009 Jun.
Article
in French
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19409587
ABSTRACT
Occlusal splint are defined as intra-oral devices mostly indicated to modify the occlusal relationship between maxillar and mandibular dental arches. Among the different shapes of occlusal splint, an updating seemed necessary to the authors. The main indications for occlusal splint are represented by temporomandibular disorders and teeth protection. Occlusal splints are usually made of hard resin and are, generally, carried on the mandibular jaw. Total occlusal splint are preferable to partial occlusal splint, except in some emergent cases. The smooth occlusal splints are needed for musculo-articular disorders when the indentated splints are reserved for mandibular repositioning in articular temporomandibular joint disorders.
Subject(s)
Occlusal Splints , Dental Materials/chemistry , Humans , Myofunctional Therapy/instrumentation , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Protective Devices , Surface Properties , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/therapy
2.
Inf Dent
; 74(8): 555-64, 1992 Feb 27.
Article
in French
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-1612708