Bruxism is characterised by clenching or grinding of the teeth due to contraction of the
masseter, temporalis and other jaw muscles. Bruxism may lead to masticatory muscle …

Background Psychological discomfort, physical disability and functional limitations of the
orofacial system have a major impact on everyday life of patients with temporomandibular …

A network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed to
assess the effectiveness of various types of occlusal splint in the management of …

Background Occlusal splints are routinely used in dental offices to diagnose and treat
abnormalities of the masticatory system. There are different occlusal splints, each of which …

The best treatment modality for the management of painful temporomandibular disorders of
muscular origin (M-TMD) with predictable outcomes based on solid evidence is still not well …

This study assessed the safety and efficacy of three different doses of BoNT-A for persistent
myofascial pain (MFP). One hundred female subjects were randomly assigned into five …

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of clinical problems affecting
temporomandibular joint (TMJ), myofascial muscles and other related structures. Splint …

Objective The benefit of the use of some intraoral devices in arthrogenous
temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients is still unknown. This study assessed the …

Background This systematic review aims to examine the existing original studies to
determine the effectiveness of occlusal splints (OSs) in the management of orofacial myalgia …

Objectives To evaluate the clinical-effectiveness of oral splints for patients with TMD or
bruxism for the primary outcomes: pain (TMD) and tooth wear (bruxism). Data sources Four …