Effect of Different Splint Thicknesses on Occlusal Function and Temporomandibular Joint Sounds:A Clinical Report  

作　　者：Yuyao Tang Hefei Li Yuming Chen Lisha Zhu Hong Kang 

机构地区：[1]Department of Prosthodontics,Lanzhou University School of Stomatology,Lanzhou,China

出　　处：《Open Journal of Stomatology》2018年第12期326-337,共12页口腔学期刊（英文）

基　　金：supported by the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Action Plan Project of Lanzhou University(no.201710730159).

摘　　要：Background: Occlusal splint therapy, which is a conservative approach to treat temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and bruxism, can change the occlusal contact of dentition. However, little is known about the variation in bite force and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) sounds. The objective of this case report is to compare the effects of different splint thicknesses constructed by vacuum lamination technology on occlusal function and TMJ sounds. Clinical Presentation: This study presents a 24-year-old male with bruxism. Four splints of different thicknesses (0.6 mm, 1 mm, 2.5 mm and 3 mm) were fabricated and tested. Then, an array of occlusal data were recorded and analyzed by the T-Scan?III system and joint vibration analysis (JVA). Conclusion: The results reveal that splints of different thicknesses manufactured by the vacuum hot-lamination apparatus may cause a change in occlusal force.Background: Occlusal splint therapy, which is a conservative approach to treat temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and bruxism, can change the occlusal contact of dentition. However, little is known about the variation in bite force and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) sounds. The objective of this case report is to compare the effects of different splint thicknesses constructed by vacuum lamination technology on occlusal function and TMJ sounds. Clinical Presentation: This study presents a 24-year-old male with bruxism. Four splints of different thicknesses (0.6 mm, 1 mm, 2.5 mm and 3 mm) were fabricated and tested. Then, an array of occlusal data were recorded and analyzed by the T-Scan?III system and joint vibration analysis (JVA). Conclusion: The results reveal that splints of different thicknesses manufactured by the vacuum hot-lamination apparatus may cause a change in occlusal force.

关 键 词：BRUXISM SPLINT T-Scan^(█)Ⅲ JVA Bite Force 

分 类 号：R73[医药卫生—肿瘤]