Effects of Different Occlusal Splints on Joint Vibrations in Bruxers.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of hard, soft, and semi-soft splints on TMJ vibrations in bruxers with JVA and to compare them with data obtained from asymptomatic individuals. Materials and Methods: A total of 64 individuals were divided into four subgroups: control (n = 15); and hard (n = 17), soft (n = 16), and semi-soft (n = 16) splints. Electrovibratography records from all individuals included in the study before and after the 3-month splint treatment were obtained with the Biopak^® System. Joint vibration analysis was used to evaluate TMJ sounds. Data normality was examined with the Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Levene tests. The significance of the differences was investigated by One-Way ANOVA and by t

SUBMITTER: Akat B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12195145 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature