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Occlusal splint therapy with a positioning orifice

C M de Felício1, M O Mazzetto, T H Hotta

  • 1Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil.

Brazilian Dental Journal
|January 1, 1997
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A new occlusal splint with a positioning orifice significantly improves swallowing and speech for patients with craniomandibular disorders. This innovation also enhances patient comfort during use.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Speech Pathology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Craniomandibular disorders can impair essential functions like swallowing and speech.
  • Occlusal splints are used to manage temporomandibular joint disorders.
  • Existing splint designs may not fully address functional deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a novel occlusal splint featuring an anterior palatine positioning orifice.
  • To assess the effects on swallowing and speech patterns in patients with craniomandibular disorders.

Main Methods:

  • A positioning orifice was integrated into the anterior palatine region of occlusal splints.
  • Patients with craniomandibular disorders were evaluated in four distinct conditions.
  • Swallowing and speech functions were assessed with and without the modified splint.

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Main Results:

  • The splint with the positioning orifice demonstrated a significant improvement in swallowing.
  • Speech patterns were notably enhanced when patients used the modified splint.
  • Patients reported increased comfort while wearing the splint with the orifice.

Conclusions:

  • The anterior palatine positioning orifice in occlusal splints is beneficial for patients with craniomandibular disorders.
  • This modification positively influences both swallowing and speech functions.
  • The design enhances overall patient comfort and functional outcomes.