Abstract
Objectives To compare the effectiveness of repositioning splint and the bite plane in the treatment of disk dislocation with reduction (DDWR).
Data sources A Medline search 1985–1996
Study selection Selection was based on description of the study, reliability of the data and homogeneity of sample employed. Six studies were included.
Data extraction and synthesis Percentage success for the treatment of pain and click and confidence intervals were calculated for each study.
Results
Conclusions A correct treatment with the repositioning splint is the best procedure to follow in cases of DDWR. The systematic employment of the bite plane in treating DDWR is not supported by the necessary scientific evidence although this device has proved to be easier to use and more easily accepted by the patients.
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Santacatterina A, Paoli M, Peretta R, Bambace A, Beltrame A. A comparison between horizontal splint and repositioning splint in the treatment of ‘disc dislocation with reduction’. Literature meta-analysis. J Oral Rehab 1998 25; 8 1–88
Address for reprints: Dr Antonio Santacatterina, Via Baccarini No 9, 36015 Schio (Vicenza), Italy.
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Juniper, R. Repositioning splint more effective than bite plane in the treatment of TMJ disk dislocation with reduction. Evid Based Dent 2, 15 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ebd.6400011
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