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2. We Asked 4 Dentists About OTC Night Guards, and They ... - AOL

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   Hands down, a custom mouth guard overseen by your dentist or specialist is the best option. ... A poorly fitting mouth guard can place uneven pressure on the TMJ, leading to discomfort and ...

3. Mandibular advancement splint - Wikipedia

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   A mandibular splint or mandibular advancement splint is a prescription custom-made medical device worn in the mouth used to treat sleep-related breathing disorders including: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), snoring, and TMJ disorders.

4. Mouthguard - Wikipedia

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   Mouthguard worn in handball, a contact sport An example of a mouthguard used in the treatment of bruxism. A mouthguard is a protective device for the mouth that covers the teeth and gums to prevent and reduce injury to the teeth, arches, lips and gums.

5. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   Modern digitalised panoramic X-ray devices are capable to take TMJ images, which provides information about articular fossa and condyle. Dynamics of temporomandibular joint during voluntary mouth opening and closing visualized by real-time MRI [52] Pain is the most common reason for people with TMD to seek medical advice. [2]

6. Occlusion (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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   tmj The TMJ is formed from the temporal bone of the cranium, specifically the glenoid fossa and articular tubercle and the condyle of the mandible, with a fibrocartilaginous disc lying in between. It is classified as a ginglymoarthrodial joint [ 5 ] and can perform a range of gliding and hinge type movements.

7. Surgery for temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   Prosthetic TMJ placement surgery is used as a last resort to manage severe pain and restricted function due to TMJ disorders. At the onset of symptoms, primary prevention such as a soft diet, cessation of gum chewing, physiotherapy and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are put into place.