title: [The occlusal bite splint and its effect on the centric relation of the maximal opening and closing movement in cases of temporomandibular joint syndrome].
abstract: Nine patients presenting temporo-mandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome were treated with occlusal bite splints made of acrylic resin, which eliminated premature contacts and occlusal interferences. Results were obtained with an extra-oral apparatus, of personal conception, which allowed to amplify and register maximum opening and lateral deviation in the frontal plane. The study has shown that this treatment brings: - an elimination of pain and muscle spasms - an increase in maximum opening - a decrease in lateral deviation - a marked but partial decrease in articular noises.
mesh_terms: D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances; D006801:Humans; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D013165:Splints; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: La gouttière occlusale et son influence sur l'enregistrement frontal du mouvement d'ouverture maximale et de fermeture dans les cas de troubles algo-dysfonctionnels des articulations temporo-mandibulaires