Structured Summary
Abstract
Rigid or flexible appliances that overlay the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. They are used to treat OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, clenching, BRUXISM, and their sequelae, and to provide temporary relief from muscle or temporomandibular joint pain.
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Synonyms
21 entry terms
- Splints, Occlusal
- Occlusal Splint
- Splint, Occlusal
- Dental Night Guard
- Mandibular Advancement Devices
- Mandibular Advancement Splints
- Advancement Device, Mandibular
- Advancement Devices, Mandibular
- Advancement Splint, Mandibular
- Advancement Splints, Mandibular
- Dental Night Guards
- Device, Mandibular Advancement
- Devices, Mandibular Advancement
- Guard, Dental Night
- Guards, Dental Night
- Mandibular Advancement Device
- Mandibular Advancement Splint
- Night Guard, Dental
- Night Guards, Dental
- Splint, Mandibular Advancement
- Splints, Mandibular Advancement
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13 allowable subheadings
Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.
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Indexing Annotation
rigid or flexible splint used in orthodontics & treatment of clenching & bruxism
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History Note
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Previous Indexing
- Orthodontic Appliances (1969-1992)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Occlusal Splints. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017090. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017090
- Occlusal Splints. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q492810