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Occlusal Splints Used in Prosthetic Management of TMJ Disorders

Ahmad Naeem* , Ahmad Naeem* , Verma A.K.** , Ali Mariyam*** , Katiyar Pratibha* , Gaur Abhishek* , Agarwal Anant****

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Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 3(2):p 117-121, July - December 2016. | DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.3216.8

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 An occlusal appliance (often called a splint) is a removable device, usually made of hard acrylic that fits over the occlusal and incisal surfaces of teeth in one arch, creating precise occlusal contact with the teeth of opposing arch. It is commonly referred to as a bite guard, night guard; inter occlusal appliances, intra­oral arthotic, or even orthopaedic device.

Keywords: Splints; Pain; TMJ; Muscle Deprogrammers; Device.

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