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 splint used in orthodontics & treatment of clenching & bruxism
Other names Splints, Occlusal; Splint, Occlusal; Occlusal Splint