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Occlusal Splints

Known as: Occlusal Splint, Splints, Occlusal, Splints, Bite plane 
Rigid or flexible appliances that overlay the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. They are used to treat clenching and bruxism and their sequelae, and to… 
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1994
1994
Influence of stabilization occlusal splint on craniocervical relationships. Part II: Electromyographic analysis.
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of stabilization occlusal splints on electromyographic (EMG) activity of… 
1992
1992
Strength and bite, Part 2: Testing isometric strength using a MORA set to a functional criterion.
The effect on isometric strength of biting on three intraoral devices and habitual occlusion was analyzed. Only subjects who… 
1991
1991
Postural contractile activities of human jaw muscles following use of an occlusal splint.
As induced by an occlusal splint over a period of 1 week, this study monitored surface electromyographic changes in the postural… 
1989
1989
Effects of canine versus molar occlusal splint guidance on nocturnal bruxism and craniomandibular symptomatology.
The use of interocclusal orthopedic appliances is the most common method for managing nocturnal bruxism and associated… 
1989
1989
Postural and maximum activity in elevators during mandible pre- and post-occlusal splint treatment of temporomandibular joint disturbance syndrome.
Summary Electromyograms (EMGs) of the temporal and masseter muscles in sixty patients with temporomandibular joint disturbance… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Maxillary traction splint: a cephalometric evaluation.
1983
1983
Evaluation of occlusal splint therapy.
AbstractOcclusal splints have been widely used in dentistry for treating craniomandibular disorders, yet the precise effect that… 
1980
1980
Effect of occlusal retainers on temporomandibular joint and facial pain.
1980
1980
Effects of an occlusal splint on integrated electromyography of masseter muscle in experimental tooth clenching in man.
Six male subjects exercised maximal voluntary tooth clenching until fatigue appeared in the masseter muscle and until pains and… 
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Effect of occlusal splints on TMJ symptomatology.
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