This study presents the design and development of an instrumented splint for measuring the biomechanical effects of hand splinting and for assessing interface loading characteristics for people with a...
This study evaluated the effect of offset on the precision of three-dimensional (3D)-printed splints, proposing to optimize the splint design to compensate for systematic errors....
14 resin model sets were scanned and offset as a whole by given distances (0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.25, 0.30, 0.35, and 0.40 mm). Intermediate splints (ISs) and final splints (FSs) were generated fro...
Deviations of ISs and FSs were more evident in the vertical and pitch dimensions, and were mostly acceptable in other dimensions. ISs with offset ≥ 0.05 mm showed vertical deviations significantly bel...
Offset affects the precision of 3D-printed splints. Moderate offset values of 0.10 to 0.30 mm are recommendable for ISs. Offset values ≥ 0.15 mm are recommended for FSs in cases with stable final occl...
This study found the optimal offset ranges for 3D-printed ISs and FSs via a standardized protocol....
The thumb web has a unique anatomy, the integrity of which is vital to both form and function of the hand. Thumb web space adduction contractures are a common consequence of hand burns and are a progr...
Various types of nasal tampons are used for packing after septoplasty. Intranasal splints are widely used as they are more advantageous than other materials regarding the lower complication rates of s...
In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of removal time of intranasal splints on postoperative complications after septoplasty....
One hundred patients who had septoplasty were randomly divided into two groups according to splint removal time. In group I, the splints were removed on the third postoperative day and in group II, sp...
Mucosal crusting was significantly higher in group II during splint removal. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups regarding the complication rates and pain scores. ...
Based on our findings, although there is no consensus on the optimal time for splint removal, earlier removal of splints can be considered a favorable option after septoplasty operations....
Occlusal splints are always applied on individuals with bruxism to reduce tooth wear and relieve orofacial symptoms such as myofascial pain. The stomatognathic system is mainly composed of tooth, occl...
Sixteen subjects claimed to be suffering from nocturnal bruxism,with complete dentition and stable occlusal relationship, were selected for study.The intermaxillary space and the baselines of EMG-acti...
At teeth clenched position, EMG data were significantly lower in the participants with use of modified anterior splint than with hard, soft occlusal splint or without splint (p < 0.05). The maximum bi...
Modified anterior splint seems to be more comfortable and effective in reducing occlusion force and electromyographic activity of anterior temporalis and masseter for subjects with bruxism....
Precise orthognathic surgical splints are important in surgical-orthodontic treatment. This study aimed to propose a standardized protocol for three-dimensional (3D)-printed splints and assess the pre...
Resin models in optimal occlusion from 19 patients were selected and scanned. Intermediate splints (ISs) and final splints (FSs) with 2-mm, 3-mm, 4-mm, and 5-mm OCDs were fabricated and grouped as IS-...
For vertical translation, the lower dentitions translated inferiorly to the upper dentition in most of the splints, and the translation increased as OCD got larger. Vertical translations of the dentit...
A protocol was proposed to generate 3D-printed ISs and FSs with normalized basal planes and standardized OCDs. Deviations of the ISs and FSs were more evident in the vertical dimension and pitch rotat...
To compare the clinical performance of occlusal splints printed from thermo-flexible resin with milled splints....
A parallel two-arm pilot trial was initiated. Forty-seven patients (n women=38) were recruited from a tertiary care center and randomized using an online tool (sealed envelope). Inclusion criterion wa...
After 3 months, 20/23 intervention group and 18/24 control group participants were assessed. All splints survived. Minor complications were small crack formations on 6 printed and 4 milled splints. Me...
Within the limitations of a pilot trial, 3D-printed and milled splints performed similarly in terms of patient satisfaction, complication rates and wear behavior....
Thermo-flexible material was proposed for 3D printing of occlusal splints to overcome mechanical weaknesses of previously available resins. This randomized pilot study provides evidence that this mate...
To determine the best disocclusion guidance in occlusal splints (OSs) to manage and treat temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and sleep bruxism (SB)....
The research was conducted on 7 major electronic databases and 3 gray literature sources. We included randomized trials, nonrandomized clinical trials, and before-and-after studies. The risk of bias (...
Qualitative synthesis included 16 surveys reporting data from 620 participants. Canine guidance (CG) was widely searched. Bilateral balanced occlusion (BBO) and CG significantly decreased pain levels ...
It is suggested there is not enough evidence to support that there are any specific kind of guidance responsible for improving evaluated outcomes on TMD and SB....
Evidence on the effectiveness of upper extremity rehabilitation post-stroke is inconclusive. We evaluated a tailored therapeutic program with dynamic splint and botulinum toxin injections for the trea...
Management of distal radius fractures typically includes a period of immobilization with either a cast or a splint. Traditional immobilization methods can have inconveniences such as poor resistance t...
3D-printed splints could potentially overcome the inconveniences of traditional casts. In this report, we compare a 3D-printed splint (3DPS) with a conventional removable splint (CRS) and a traditiona...
Thirty-four patients with a recent distal radius fracture were randomized to receive either a 3DPS or a CRS. An additional subset of nine patients benefitted from both splints for a direct comparison....
There was no statistical difference in the subjective assessment between the 3DPS and the CRS groups. Based on the clinical assessment, patients with the 3DPS experienced more pressure-related pain. A...
The 3DPS was successful in solving shortcomings of conventional splints and cast (better ventilation, less perspiration, less warmness, more durability and water resistance). However, the rigid struct...
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