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27.06.2023 | CLINICAL PAPER

Recommendations on the Use of Oral Orthotic Occlusal Appliance Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Current Evidence and Clinical Practice

verfasst von: Darpan Bhargava, Camilo Chávez Farías, Ignacio Ardizone García, Louis G. Mercuri, Suzie Bergman, M. Anthony Pogrel, Andrew J. Sidebottom, Samer Srouji, Mehmet Fatih Şentürk, P. Elavenil, Kishore Moturi, P. Anantanarayanan, Preeti G. Bhargava, Vankudoth Dal Singh

Erschienen in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Ausgabe 3/2023

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Abstract

Background

‘Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs)’ denote an umbrella term that includes arthritic, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions involving the temporomandibular joint, the masticatory muscles, and the associated tissues. Occlusal devices are one of the common treatment modalities utilized in the conservative management of TMDs. The indications for the available ‘oral splints’ or ‘oral orthotic occlusal devices’ remain ambiguous.

Methods

A joint international consortium was formulated involving the subject experts at TMJ Foundation, to resolve the current ambiguity regarding the use of oral orthotic occlusal appliance therapy for the temporomandibular joint disorders based on the current scientific and clinical evidence.

Results

The recommendations and the conclusion of the clinical experts of the joint international consort has been summarized for understanding the indications of the various available oral orthotic occlusal appliances and to aid in the future research on oral occlusal orthotics.

Conclusion

The use of the oral orthotic occlusal appliances should be based on the current available scientific evidence, rather than the archaic protocols.

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Titel: Recommendations on the Use of Oral Orthotic Occlusal Appliance Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Current Evidence and Clinical Practice
verfasst von: Darpan Bhargava
Camilo Chávez Farías
Ignacio Ardizone García
Louis G. Mercuri
Suzie Bergman
M. Anthony Pogrel
Andrew J. Sidebottom
Samer Srouji
Mehmet Fatih Şentürk
P. Elavenil
Kishore Moturi
P. Anantanarayanan
Preeti G. Bhargava
Vankudoth Dal Singh
Publikationsdatum: 27.06.2023
Verlag: Springer India
Erschienen in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Ausgabe 3/2023
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Elektronische ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-023-01939-y

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