2016, Vol. 2 Issue 1, Part A
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.
Pages: 28-31 | 1511 Views 72 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.