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What This Dissertation Covers
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| 1. Introduction | Definition, prevalence, rationale for splint therapy |
| 2. Classification | Partial contact, full contact/stabilization, repositioning splints; materials and fabrication |
| 3. Mechanisms of Action | 6 proposed mechanisms including condylar repositioning, cognitive awareness, muscle disengagement, and placebo effect |
| 4. Clinical Indications | TMD, sleep bruxism, myofascial pain, tooth wear protection, prosthodontic preparation, headache, implant/restoration protection, pediatric use |
| 5. Comparative Effectiveness | Cochrane evidence, network meta-analysis data, Botox comparisons |
| 6. Contraindications/Adverse Effects | Open bite, tooth movement, paradoxical bruxism increase |
| 7. Fabrication | Clinical/lab protocol for Michigan-type splint |
| 8. Multimodal Therapy | NSAIDs, physiotherapy, Botox, CBT, LLLT |
| 9. Discussion | Critical appraisal of the evidence |
| 10. Conclusion | Summary of current position |
Sources Used (Vancouver Style)
- Textbooks: Scott-Brown's Otorhinolaryngology (Ref 13) and Cummings Otolaryngology (Ref 3) for clinical context.
- Cochrane Review: Singh et al. 2024 - highest-level evidence (Ref 5).
- Multiple Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (2020-2025): Zhang 2020, Al-Moraissi 2020, Orzeszek 2023, Ainoosah 2024, Maheshwari 2024, Ferreira 2024, Porntirit 2025, Isişag 2025.
- RCTs: Bergmann 2020, Chisini 2024, Tandon 2025.
- Peer-reviewed reviews: Matusz 2022, FDI guideline 2024, Garstka 2023, Goldstein 2023.