Use of Occlusal Splints in Patients with Deep Bite and Bruxism

The occlusal splints are most commonly used devices for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders and bruxism. A case report of a male patient with deep bite and bruxism, indicating two flat occlusal splints presents full coverage made up of rigid acrylic and permanent use for five months is desc...

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Published inInternational Journal of Medical and Surgical Sciences Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 427 - 431
Main Author Lozano, Paulina
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.10.2018
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Summary:The occlusal splints are most commonly used devices for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders and bruxism. A case report of a male patient with deep bite and bruxism, indicating two flat occlusal splints presents full coverage made up of rigid acrylic and permanent use for five months is described. Using both intraoral devices allowed restoring lost vertical dimension and protect teeth attrition, deprogram the musculature and establish a new mandibular positioning prior to treatment of oral rehabilitation.
ISSN:0719-3904
0719-532X
DOI:10.32457/ijmss.2015.009