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• Published Subscription 12 Jan 2021

  Splints in Orthodontic Therapy

  By Shradha Kadam, Pavankumar Vibhute, Chetan Patil, M Balagangadhar, Vinay Umale, Balaji Kendre

  Abstract: Splint is defined as a rigid appliance used to connect and mutually support teeth and bones. Dental splints are often used as short term treatment during orthodontic management, before orthodontic treatment or temperomandibular disorders (TMDs) occurring during dentofacial orthopaedic procedures. A new mandibular posture is achieved by occlusal splint, thus leading to a new muscular and articular balance. The splints work by distribution of force, normalising periodontal ligament proprioception, relaxing …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 7–13 Read article →