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Dental splint prescription patterns: a survey

C J Pierce1, R J Weyant, H M Block

  • 1Dental Behavioral Science, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine 15261.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|February 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

U.S. dentists fabricate numerous dental splints annually for bruxism, myofascial pain, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. This study estimates the yearly splint production for these common dental conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Medicine
  • Dental Prosthetics

Background:

  • Bruxism, myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain are prevalent conditions impacting many patients.
  • Dental splints are a common treatment modality prescribed by dentists for these orofacial disorders.
  • Quantifying the fabrication of dental splints provides insight into treatment prevalence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the number of dental splints fabricated by U.S. dentists in a year.
  • To estimate the annual splint output for bruxism, myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome, and TMJ pain.
  • To assess the extent to which dentists utilize splint therapy for these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A random sample of U.S. dentists was surveyed.

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  • A mailed questionnaire was used to collect data on splint fabrication over the preceding year.
  • Data were analyzed to estimate yearly splint production for specific patient groups.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant number of dentists fabricate dental splints for patients with bruxism, myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome, and TMJ pain.
    • Estimates of the annual splint output for each of these disorders were provided.
    • The findings indicate substantial use of dental splints in managing these conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Dental splints are widely used by dentists to treat bruxism, myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome, and TMJ pain.
    • The study provides valuable estimates of the annual fabrication of dental splints for these conditions.
    • Further research can explore treatment efficacy and patient outcomes associated with splint therapy.