title: Gelb appliance: mandibular orthopedic repositioning therapy.
abstract: The authors discuss the philosophy, fabrication, and use of the Gelb appliance. They recommend the appliance for daytime use for anterior displacements with reduction, unloading of the temporomandibular joint, and cervical muscular dysfunction where mandibular displacement is a perpetuating factor. This chapter also details their clinical protocol for diagnosis and appliance management.
authors.affiliation: New Jersey Dental School.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Gelb
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gelb
mesh_terms: D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003824:Denture, Complete; D003829:Denture, Partial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013165:Splints; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy*