Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of occlusal splints fabricated in centric relation or maximum intercuspation in temporomandibular disorders patients

• Published in: Journal of applied oral science Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 32 - 38
• Main Authors: Hamata, Marcelo Matida, Zuim, Paulo Renato Junqueira, Garcia, Alicio Rosalino
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Brazil Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru da Universidade de São Paulo 01.02.2009; Faculdade De Odontologia De Bauru - USP; University of São Paulo
• Subjects: Centric Relation; Dental Occlusion, Centric; Dentistry; DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE; Electromyography; Facial Pain - therapy; Female; Humans; Male; Mandible - physiopathology; Occlusal Splints; Original; Orthodontic Appliance Design - methods; Temporomandibular joint disorders; Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome - therapy; Young Adult; Occlusal splints; Centric relation; Temporomandibular joint disorders

Fabrication of occlusal splints in centric relation for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients is arguable, since this position has been defined for asymptomatic stomatognathic system. Thus, maximum intercuspation might be employed in patients with occlusal stability, eliminating the need for in...