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Occlusal Splints

Medical Definition: Rigid or flexible appliances that overlay the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. They are used to treat clenching and bruxism and their sequelae, and to provide temporary relief from muscle or temporomandibular joint pain.
Guide Notes: rigid or flexible splint used in orthodontics & treatment of clenching & bruxism
Previously Indexed: Orthodontic Appliances (1969-1992)

Occlusal Splints Medical Definitions and Terms

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