Crout Danny K
Gen Dent. 2017 Mar-Apr;65(2):52-59.
Occlusal splints, also known as bite guards, oral orthotics, and oral appliances, are utilized frequently in dental practices. They are commonly used to relax jaw muscles, prevent temporomandibular jaw trauma, protect dentition, and control headaches. How well occlusal splints work is another matter. Numerous studies, when taken as a whole, suggest only a modest indication that they are useful. This review applies principles of neurophysiology to analyze the usefulness of several types of occlusal splint in relation to their design and function. A unique occlusal splint with a design based on neurophysiology is described.
咬合板，也被称为咬垫、口腔矫治器和口腔器具，在牙科实践中经常被使用。它们通常用于放松颌骨肌肉、预防颞下颌关节创伤、保护牙列以及控制头痛。咬合板的效果如何则是另一回事。总体来看，众多研究仅表明它们有一定的有效性。本综述应用神经生理学原理，分析几种类型咬合板在设计和功能方面的有效性。文中还描述了一种基于神经生理学设计的独特咬合板。
