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British dental journal · Oct 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialThe pattern of splint usage in the management of two common temporomandibular disorders. Part II: The stabilisation splint in the treatment of pain dysfunction syndrome.
- S J Davies and R J Gray.
- Department of Dental Medicine and Surgery, University Dental Hospital of Manchester.
- Br Dent J. 1997 Oct 11; 183 (7): 247-51.
ObjectiveTo examine whether the stabilisation splint is a suitable treatment for pain dysfunction syndrome and to determine the most appropriate pattern of usage.DesignProspective random control clinical trial.SettingDental school clinic unit.Subjects70 patients diagnosed with pain dysfunction syndrome were treated with a stabilisation splint for 3 months. Group 1 (23 patients) wore the splint 24 hours/day. Group 2 (19 patients) wore the splint only during the day. Group 3 (28 patients) wore the splint only at night.ResultsThere was no statistically significant advantage to any pattern of splint usage; all groups showed a marked improvement by subjective and objective assessment.ConclusionsPatients being treated for pain dysfunction syndrome by a stabilisation splint need wear the splint only at night.
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