Sheikholeslam A, Holmgren K, Riise C
Faculty of Dentistry, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
J Oral Rehabil. 1993 Sep;20(5):473-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1993.tb01633.x.
The long-term effects were studied of a full arch maxillary plane occlusal splint on chronic signs and symptoms of craniomandibular disorders (CMD) in 31 patients with nocturnal bruxism. The results revealed that the score and intensity of signs and symptoms in this type of patient fluctuate from day to day and even within a single day. In spite of continuation of nocturnal bruxism, the symptoms of CMD were cured or improved with the long-term use of the occlusal splint. However, in general, the symptoms recurred after discontinuation of splint therapy. The therapeutic mechanisms of the splint during sleep are discussed.
研究了全牙弓上颌平面咬合板对31例夜间磨牙症患者颅下颌关节紊乱病（CMD）慢性体征和症状的长期影响。结果显示，这类患者体征和症状的评分及强度在不同日期甚至同一天内都会波动。尽管夜间磨牙症仍在持续，但长期使用咬合板可使CMD症状得到治愈或改善。然而，一般来说，停止使用咬合板治疗后症状会复发。文中还讨论了该咬合板在睡眠期间的治疗机制。
