Tinjauan tentang splin oklusal untuk terapi gangguan sendi temporomandibula A review about occlusal splint as a therapy for temporomandibular disorders

• Main Authors: Ricca Chairunnisa, Erna Kurnikasari
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hasanuddin University 2013-02-01
• Series: Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science
• Subjects: occlusal splints, temporomandibular disorder
• Online Access: http://jdmfs.org/index.php/jdmfs/article/view/347

An occlusal splint is a removable appliance usually made of acrylic, that fits over the occlusal and incisal surfaces of the teeth in one arch, creating precise occlusal contact with the teeth of the opposing arch. Occlusal splint has several functions, one of which is to temporarily provide an temporary occlusion that allows the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) to make the most othopedically stable joint position. Occlusal splint is also used to protect the teeth and its supportive structure from abnormal forces that may create breakdown and/or tooth wear. Occlusal splint is reversible and noninvasive treatment, which is most important in treating temporomandibular disorders (TMD) with many causative factors involved. Many types of splints have been suggested for the treatment of TMD, but the most frequently used are the stabilization splint and the anterior positioning splint. The purpose of this paper is to describe the types of occlusal splints and indication used for the treatment of TMD.