title: The effect of temporary hydrostatic splint on occlusion with computerized occlusal analysis system.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of temporary hydrostatic splint on occlusion with computerized occlusal analysis system.
  
  
  METHODS
  Maximal bite force was recorded in intercuspal position by use of computerized occlusal analysis system from 11 female, 9 male, 20 subjects, (average age of 20) with normal intact dentitions. Subjects were instructed to use the hydrostatic splint for 24 h. Occlusal records were repeated three times before and after splint. All recordings were evaluated to determine the repeatability of the computerized occlusal analysis system.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Hydrostatic splint increased maximum biting force. Relative percentage of left and right bite forces changed in the direction of neurophysiological position of the muscles. Hydrostatic splint can be a viable option for occlusal adjustments.
authors: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Serdar
authors: S
authors: Gözler
authors: Burçin
authors: B
authors: Vanlioglu
authors: Buket
authors: B
authors: Evren
authors: Rifat
authors: R
authors: Gözneli
authors: Coskun
authors: C
authors: Yildiz
authors: Yasemin Kulak
authors: YK
authors: Özkan
mesh_terms: D001732:Bite Force; D016302:Centric Relation; D003201:Computers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000502:physiology; D009482:Neurophysiology; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D055815:Young Adult