Use of a new anterior bite splint for management of TMD pain: A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Manoj D Kumar*, Pallavi Garg, Gaurav Issar, Ashish Kumar, Aashima Bhatnagar

Volume : 1, Issue : 1, Year : 2013

Article Page : 77-80

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Abstract

Temporomandibular disorders often impair the quality of life of affected individuals. It is a group of diseases with overlapping similar signs and symptoms. Dentists have to rely on splint therapy for treatment of these disorders. Splints align the jaws to each other by providing an occluding surface, thus providing protection to teeth and also reducing strain and load on the TMJ while the patient is clenching on the splint. Pain from TMD has been related to depression or other emotional problems. Drugs are prescribed for stress which are of limited value and often have untoward side effects. Dentists are still searching for anonaggressive preventative treatment for TMDs. The NTI- TSS device is an FDA-approved anterior bite stop, which may be indicated for the prevention and treatment of TMDs, bruxism, tension-type headaches, and migraine. This paper will appraise the currently available evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of the NTI-tss splint.

Keywords: TMD, Bruxism, NTI-tss.

How to cite : Kumar M D , Garg P, Issar G, Kumar A, Bhatnagar A, Use of a new anterior bite splint for management of TMD pain: A case report. J Dent Spec 2013;1(1):77-80

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