scholarly journals Long-term Effectiveness of Occlusal Splint Therapy Compared to Placebo in Patients with Chronic Temporomandibular Disorders

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ema Vrbanović ◽  
Iva Z. Alajbeg
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Occlusal Splint ◽  
Splint Therapy

A Case Series of Temporomandibular Disorders Treated with Acupuncture, Occlusal Splint and Point Injection Therapy

2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 138-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiu-kai Wong ◽  
Jason Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Acupuncture Treatment ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Injection Therapy ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Occlusal Splint ◽  
Treatment Results ◽  
Splint Therapy ◽  
Point Injection ◽  
Randomised Controlled

A treatment regime combining acupuncture, occlusal splint and point injection therapy for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is presented. There were 89 consecutive patients treated by the regime in this case series but four patients dropped out after two to three visits. Data and treatment results of the remaining 85 patients who had treatment completed were analysed. It was found that 73 (85%) of patients with TMD had symptoms relieved within six visits under this regime. Complications were rare and minor. Acupuncture treatment, in combination with splint therapy and point injection therapy, appears to be effective for managing TMD. However, further research, using randomised controlled trials should be conducted to ascertain its effectiveness over other treatment modalities.

scholarly journals Evaluation of microcurrent electrical nerve stimulation (MENS) effectiveness on muscle pain in temporomandibular disorders patients

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Renato Junqueira Zuim ◽  
Alicio Rosalino Garcia ◽  
Karina Helga Leal Turcio ◽  
Marcelo Matida Hamata
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Muscle Pain ◽  
Reduction Rate ◽  
Occlusal Splint ◽  
Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Splint Therapy ◽  
Group I

The effect of Microcurrent Electrical Nerve Stimulation (MENS) was evaluated and compared with occlusal splint therapy in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients with muscle pain. Twenty TMD patients were divided into four groups. One received occlusal splint therapy and MENS (I); other received splints and placebo MENS (II); the third, only MENS (III) and the last group, placebo MENS (IV). Sensitivity derived from muscle palpation was evaluated using a visual analogue scale. Results were submitted to analysis of variance (p<0.05). There was reduction of pain level in all groups: group I (occlusal splint and MENS) had a 47.7% reduction rate; group II (occlusal splint and placebo MENS), 66.7%; group III (MENS), 49.7% and group IV (placebo MENS), 16.5%. In spite of that, there was no statistical difference (analysis of variance / p<0.05) between MENS and occlusal splint therapy regarding muscle pain reduction in TMD patients after four weeks.

Occlusal Splint Therapy in Temporomandibular Disorders

2021 ◽  
pp. 145-155
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar Mishra ◽  
Ramesh Chowdhary ◽  
Rahul Rochani ◽  
Shail Kumari
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Occlusal Splint ◽  
Splint Therapy
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