Preferred Label : occlusal splints;
MeSH definition : Rigid or flexible appliances that overlay the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. They
are used to treat clenching and bruxism and their sequelae, and to provide temporary
relief from muscle or temporomandibular joint pain.; Rigid or flexible appliances that overlay the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. They
are used to treat OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, clenching, BRUXISM, and their sequelae,
and to provide temporary relief from muscle or temporomandibular joint pain.;
MeSH synonym : splints, occlusal; occlusal splint; splint, occlusal;
MeSH Hyperonym : Dental Night Guards; Guard, Dental Night; Guards, Dental Night; Night Guard, Dental; Night Guards, Dental;
MeSH hyponym : Advancement Device, Mandibular; Advancement Devices, Mandibular; Device, Mandibular Advancement; Devices, Mandibular Advancement; Mandibular Advancement Device; Advancement Splint, Mandibular; Advancement Splints, Mandibular; Mandibular Advancement Splint; Splint, Mandibular Advancement; Splints, Mandibular Advancement;
MeSH annotation : rigid or flexible splint used in orthodontics & treatment of clenching & bruxism;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occlusal splint;
Origin ID : D017090;
UMLS CUI : C0162528;
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Rigid or flexible appliances that overlay the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. They
are used to treat clenching and bruxism and their sequelae, and to provide temporary
relief from muscle or temporomandibular joint pain.
Rigid or flexible appliances that overlay the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. They
are used to treat OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, clenching, BRUXISM, and their sequelae,
and to provide temporary relief from muscle or temporomandibular joint pain.
