Occlusal splint or botulinum toxin-a for jaw muscle pain treatment in probable sleep bruxism: A randomized controlled trial
Both occlusal splints and botulinum toxin-A effectively reduce jaw muscle pain in bruxist patients, improving quality of life and mandibular function. Clinically, occlusal splints may offer additional benefits in specific functional parameters. (NCT03456154).
Authors
- Ana Luiza Cardoso Pires (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8471-6422)
- Luiz Alexandre Chisini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3695-0361)
- Murilo Souza Luz
- Victório Poletto-Neto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5392-9487)
- Bas Loomans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6684-9723)
- Tatiana Pereira-Cenci
- Melissa Feres Damian
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Universidade Federal de Pelotas (BR)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- Hospital Mãe de Deus (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Dentistry
- Published
- 2024-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105439
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.51
Funders
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior