Comprehensive Appraisal of Applications and Usages of Intra-Oral Appliances for the Clinical Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Review of Literature

Abstract

Numerous anomalies of the masticatory system have been identified and treated with OAT (occlusal appliance therapy). These non-invasive, reversible medical devices are effective at treating patients. The recommended course of treatment for temporomandibular disorders is discussed in the literature, along with the use of intra-oral splints. Choosing the ideal design for the patient’s disorder will be simpler if you have a better understanding of the physiologic and therapeutic impacts of splints. Basic inter-occlusal splint designs are offered to readers in this review article, along with guidelines on when and how to use them.