Barbara Stós, M.D. Małgorzata Pihut, M.D. Andrzej Gala, M.D. Chair of Dental Prosthetics, Insititute of Dentistry Collegium Medicum UJ, Cracow Leader: Prof. Stanisław Majewski, M.D., Ph.D. Summary A considerable increase of patients suffering from temporomandibular dysfunction has been observed lately. This disease is becoming a social problem. A strong face and head pain, which is one of the s...

BACKGROUND Sleep bruxism is an oral activity characterised by teeth grinding or clenching during sleep. Several treatments for sleep bruxism have been proposed such as pharmacological, psychological, and dental. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of occlusal splints for the treatment of sleep bruxism with alternative interventions, placebo or no treatment. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched ...

Okeson and others have proposed that statistical comparisons between groups of treated and untreated patients be used to evaluate the effectiveness of occlusal splint therapy. This article argues that valid between-groups comparisons cannot be made by most clinicians and that such comparisons do not satisfactorily guide the treatment of individual patients. An intrasubject replication design st...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE To develop a real-time recording system based on computer binocular vision and two-dimensional image feature extraction to accurately record mandibular movement in three dimensions. METHODS A computer-based binocular vision device with two digital cameras was used in conjunction with a fixed head retention bracket to track occlusal movement. Software was developed for...

Ear acupuncture works by reducing painful sensations with analgesic effect through microsystem therapy and has been demonstrated to be as effective as conventional therapies in the control of facial pain. This clinical trial aimed to evaluate the adjuvant action of auricular acupuncture through an observation of the evolution of temporomandibular and masticatory myofascial symptoms in two group...

Critical evaluation of treatment methods has become an important part of health care and will certainly have a major influence on decisions about acceptable treatment methods in the future. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) means the systematic, explicit, and judicious implementation of the best evidence in patient care. The most reliable sources of evidence are high-quality systematic reviews and ...

Bruxism is considered a normal habit, but in case of certain circumstances like increased frequency episodes and strength the masticatory muscles, it can turn into pathological phenomenon. an umbrella term for parafunctional habits grinding clenching teeth. It occur during wakefulness (clenching) or sleep (bruxism). A 31-year-old male patient complained severe loss coronal tooth structure upper...

The assessment and reestablishment of the occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) are considered important factors in the treatment of complete denture wearers. The long-time use of a complete denture can result in jaw displacement due to abrasion of the artificial teeth and residual ridge resorption, causing esthetic complications. Most patients with old dentures and incorrect OVD accept reestablish...