Partial time use of anterior repositioning splints in the management of TMJ pain and dysfunction: a one-year controlled study
This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of partial use of anterior repositioning appliances in the management of TMJ pain and dysfunction when compared to stabilization splints and a control group in a one-year follow-up. Sample was initially constituted by 60 patients, randomly divided int...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2005 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP) |
| Repository: | Journal of applied oral science (Online) |
| Language: | English |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:revistas.usp.br:article/3305 |
| Online Access: | https://www.revistas.usp.br/jaos/article/view/3305 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Articulação temporomandibular Placas oclusais Oclusão Temporomandibular joint Occlusal splints Occlusion |
| Summary: | This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of partial use of anterior repositioning appliances in the management of TMJ pain and dysfunction when compared to stabilization splints and a control group in a one-year follow-up. Sample was initially constituted by 60 patients, randomly divided into three groups: I- stabilization splints, II- repositioning splints and III- no treatment. The whole sample was evaluated by means of TMJ and muscle palpation, mandibular AROM, analysis of occlusal contacts, joint sounds inspection and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for one year; 52 patients composed the final sample. A significant (after 15 days) improvement in pain report (VAS) and palpation index was found for group II (p |
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