Centric stabilization occlusal splints vs. other conservative therapies in the management of temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

TMDs are frequently occurring musculoskeletal disorders that affect the orofacial region, leading to pain and functional limitations. Among conservative treatments, centric stabilization splints are widely used, but their superiority over other noninvasive therapies remains uncertain.

Objective

To systematically review and quantitatively evaluate the clinical effectiveness of centric stabilization occlusal splints versus other conservative managements in TMD patients.

Methods

Literature was searched in Cochrane, PubMed, Scopus, WoS, EMBASE, and LILACS from 2000 to 2023. The study included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared centric stabilization splints to other conservative therapies. The main outcome assessed was the reduction in pain, deter

SUBMITTER: Gupta AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12528636 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature