Hard occlusal splints made by vaccum machine versus 3D digital printed splints in Treatment of Muscle Pain (Electromyogram) | ||
| Egyptian Dental Journal | ||
| Article 13, Volume 64, Issue 1 - January (Fixed Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics), January 2018, Pages 443-456 PDF (1.47 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/edj.2018.78047 | ||
| Author | ||
| Hebatallah Tarek Abdallah | ||
| Lecturer of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The use of hard occlusal splints (Michigan splint) may be a useful tool to promote reduction of muscular pain caused by bruxism, which is one of the parafunctional habits. Aim: To assess the efficacy of hard occlusal splint made by vaccum machine or 3D digital printing with patients reporting muscular pain due to parafunction habit. Methods: In group A Michigan splint was made by vaccum machine and in group B Michigan splint was made by 3D digital printing. An electromyographic (EMG) evaluation of the masseter and temporalis muscle was done before the treatment, then after 3 and 6 months after the initiation of the treatment. Results: Comparison of the electrical activity at the times of measurement revealed a statistically significant difference in masseter and temporalis muscle after 3 and 6 months but revealed no statistical significant difference between different technique of construction. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Temporomandibular disorders; bruxism; Michigan splint; electromyography | ||
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