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Hoang Kim Loan1, Hoang Viet Hai1, Nguyen Anh Tung1
1School of Dentistry, Hanoi Medical University, Dong Da, Hanoi, Vietnam.
European Journal of Dentistry
|July 15, 2025
Summary
Stabilization splints guided by the T-scan system effectively treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD), significantly reducing pain and improving mouth opening. This approach offers a promising non-surgical option for TMD management.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) represent a complex group of conditions affecting the jaw joint and surrounding muscles.
- Current treatment modalities for TMD often involve occlusal appliances, but optimizing their effectiveness can be challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of stabilization splints (SS) in treating TMD when adjusted with the assistance of the T-scan system.
- To assess the impact of T-scan system-guided SS treatment on pain reduction and functional improvements in TMD patients.
Main Methods:
- A clinical, non-controlled intervention study involving 36 patients diagnosed with TMD.
- Patients received treatment with stabilization splints, with occlusal adjustments guided by the T-scan system to optimize force distribution.
- Clinical outcomes including pain (VAS), maximum comfortable opening (MCO), occlusal time (OT), and disocclusion time (DT) were measured at 1 and 3 months.
Main Results:
- Significant reductions in pain scores and improvements in mouth opening range (MCO) were observed at both 1 and 3 months post-treatment.
- T-scan system analysis indicated a reduction in occlusal time (OT) and disocclusion time (DT) after 1 month of treatment.
- The T-scan system provided objective data on occlusal contacts and force distribution during SS therapy.
Conclusions:
- Stabilization splints supported by the T-scan system demonstrate effectiveness in managing TMD symptoms.
- This treatment approach significantly alleviates pain and enhances mouth opening in TMD patients.
- The T-scan system offers valuable insights for occlusal adjustments, though further controlled studies are warranted to confirm its role in optimizing SS treatment.
