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Occlusal Splints

Rigid or flexible appliances that overlay the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. They are used to treat OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, clenching, BRUXISM, and their sequelae, and to provide temporary relief from muscle or temporomandibular joint pain.
Also Known As:
Advancement Device, Mandibular; Advancement Devices, Mandibular; Advancement Splint, Mandibular; Advancement Splints, Mandibular; Dental Night Guards; Device, Mandibular Advancement; Devices, Mandibular Advancement; Guard, Dental Night; Guards, Dental Night; Mandibular Advancement Device; Mandibular Advancement Splint; Night Guard, Dental; Night Guards, Dental; Occlusal Splint; Splint, Mandibular Advancement; Splint, Occlusal; Splints, Mandibular Advancement; Dental Night Guard; Mandibular Advancement Devices; Mandibular Advancement Splints; Splints, Occlusal
Networked: 820 relevant articles (118 outcomes, 172 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Cistulli, Peter A: 17 articles (01/2022 - 09/2002)
2. Vanderveken, Olivier M: 16 articles (12/2022 - 06/2004)
3. Braem, Marc J: 15 articles (12/2022 - 06/2004)
4. Dieltjens, Marijke: 12 articles (12/2022 - 06/2013)
5. Hoekema, Aarnoud: 11 articles (01/2022 - 06/2012)
6. Kim, Jeong-Whun: 11 articles (12/2020 - 05/2009)
7. Darendeliler, M Ali: 10 articles (04/2019 - 09/2002)
8. Van de Heyning, Paul H: 9 articles (12/2022 - 06/2004)
9. Sutherland, Kate: 9 articles (01/2022 - 06/2011)
10. Op de Beeck, Sara: 8 articles (12/2022 - 01/2019)

Related Diseases

1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
2. Pain (Aches)
3. Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
4. Sleep Bruxism
5. Sleep Apnea Syndromes (Sleep Apnea)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin)
2. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
3. Benzodiazepines
4. Ozone
5. Solutions
6. Clonazepam (Rivotril)
7. Opioid Analgesics (Opioids)
8. salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM)
9. Dental Porcelain (Porcelain)
10. Diclofenac (SR 38)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
3. Splints (Splint)
4. Physical Therapy Modalities (Physical Therapy Technique)
5. Occlusal Adjustment