Vol. 2, Issue 1, Part A (2016)
Vitality of occlusal splint therapy
Author(s):
Dr. Unjum Bashir, Dr. T Naga Rajesh Naidu, Dr. Rajashekar Sangur, Dr. Lakshmanarao
Abstract:
Splint therapy is a very useful tool in relaxing the pain of temporomandibular disorders and bruxism. This article presents a review of literature of the mechanism of action of splints and its implication in the temporomandibular disorders.Dr. Peter Dawson says [1] “Dentists are the physicians of masticatory system.†and it is the responsibility of a dentist to be familiar with basic principles of Occlusal splint therapy for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders, bruxism and other forms of facial pain and headache.
Splint therapy is a very useful tool in relaxing the pain of temporomandibular disorders and bruxism. This article presents a review of literature of the mechanism of action of splints and its implication in the temporomandibular disorders.Dr. Peter Dawson says [1] “Dentists are the physicians of masticatory system.†and it is the responsibility of a dentist to be familiar with basic principles of Occlusal splint therapy for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders, bruxism and other forms of facial pain and headache.
Pages: 28-31 | 2210 Views 393 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Unjum Bashir, Dr. T Naga Rajesh Naidu, Dr. Rajashekar Sangur, Dr. Lakshmanarao. Vitality of occlusal splint therapy. Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci. 2016;2(1):28-31.
