Associations between mandibular torus and types of temporomandibular disorders, and the clinical usefulness of temporary splint for checking bruxism
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DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01550-y
Abstract: Background Occlusal stress from oral parafunctional habits is one of the causes of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and mandibular torus (MT). Although some studies have investigated the correlation between TMD and MT, understanding of the relationships… read more here.
Keywords: temporary splint; splint checking; checking bruxism; bruxism ... See more keywords
Mandibular Torus as a New Index of Success for Mandibular Advancement Devices
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114154
Abstract: Background: In obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), treatment with mandibular advancement devices (MADs) reduces patients’ Apnoea–Hypopnoea index (AHI) scores and improves their sleepiness and quality of life. MADs are non-invasive alternatives for patients who cannot tolerate… read more here.
Keywords: index; advancement devices; success; mandibular torus ... See more keywords