title: A common-sense approach to splint therapy.
abstract: Splint therapy is a proven modality for alleviating the pain of many types of temporomandibular disorders and bruxism, though questions still remain regarding how splints work. In this article, a review of the literature is used to determine an effective splint design for the different degrees of temporomandibular problems. Sufficient credible literature exists to help provide an understanding of and a treatment protocol for the use of splints for temporomandibular disorders and bruxism problems.
authors.affiliation: Timgolf2@aol.com
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Dylina
mesh_terms: D002012:Bruxism / Q000628:therapy; D016302:Centric Relation; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D013499:Surface Properties; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy