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Over‐the‐counter bite splints: A randomized controlled trial of compliance and efficacy

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Occlusal splints are often used to curb the impacts of sleep bruxism (SB) on the dentition, and over‐the‐counter (OCT) options are becoming increasingly popular. OTC splints are usually fabricated at… Click to show full abstract

Occlusal splints are often used to curb the impacts of sleep bruxism (SB) on the dentition, and over‐the‐counter (OCT) options are becoming increasingly popular. OTC splints are usually fabricated at home by patients, but not routinely evaluated by dental professionals. It is unclear how OCT splints compare with more traditional splints that receive dental oversight.

Keywords: bite splints; counter bite; randomized controlled; splints randomized; controlled trial; counter

Journal Title: Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
Year Published: 2020

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