Importance of occlusal splint in dentistry , write up in Vancouver style for thesis from text books and journals
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What has been delivered:
A ~2,900-word thesis chapter in Vancouver referencing style (ICMJE-compliant numeric citations in order of appearance), structured as a formal academic write-up with:
- Abstract
- Introduction - defining the scope and clinical importance
- Historical context
- Classification - stabilisation, anterior repositioning, soft, and hybrid splints
- Mechanisms of action - neuromuscular, condylar repositioning, load distribution, cognitive awareness, and placebo
- Clinical indications - TMD, sleep bruxism, orofacial myalgia, dental protection, and prosthetic applications
- Comparison with alternatives - exercise therapy, BTX injections
- Fabrication and clinical considerations
- Limitations and controversies
- Conclusion
- 20 Vancouver-formatted references
Sources used:
| Source type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Medical textbooks | Scott-Brown's Otorhinolaryngology Vol. 1 & 2; Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22e; Cummings Otolaryngology |
| Cochrane review | Singh et al. 2024 (PMID 39282765) |
| Systematic reviews | Zhang et al. 2020 (PMID 32421379); Orzeszek et al. 2023 (PMID 36978070); Ainoosah et al. 2024 (PMID 38182999); Hardy & Bonsor 2021 (PMID 33652054); Porntirit et al. 2025 (PMID 40818265) |
| Network meta-analyses | Al-Moraissi et al. 2020 (PMID 31982236); Zhang et al. 2021 (PMID 33977737); Isisa et al. 2025 (PMID 39953753); Maheshwari et al. 2024 (PMID 38263554) |
| RCT | Chisini et al. 2024 (PMID 39510242) |
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