Over-the-counter (OTC) bruxism splints available on the Internet

Wassell, Robert; Verhees, L.; Lawrence, Kenneth E; Davies, Stephen; Lobbezoo, Frank

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2014.452

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“…Intra‐oral appliances were discussed in the first two rounds resulting in a consensus that these were a separate management technique to SM because SM without intra‐oral appliances was efficacious and therefore did not mandate the use of an intra‐oral appliance. It was noted during discussions that as part of the education in SM, patients should be fully informed about advantages/disadvantages (complications) of intra‐oral appliances; for example, it is appropriate to advise caution regarding the use of over‐the‐counter intra‐oral appliances if not prescribed by a dental professional .…”

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Self‐management programmes in temporomandibular disorders: results from an international Delphi process

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Al-Baghdadi

Baad‐Hansen

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J of Oral Rehabilitation

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SUMMARY Self-management (SM) programmes are commonly used for initial treatment of patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The programmes described in the literature, however, vary widely with no consistency in terminology used, components of care or their definitions. The aims of this study were therefore to construct an operationalised definition of self-management appropriate for the treatment of patients with TMD, identify the components of that self-management currently being used and create sufficiently clear and non-overlapping standardised definitions for each of those components. A four-round Delphi process with eleven international experts in the field of TMD was conducted to achieve these aims. In the first round, the participants agreed upon six principal concepts of self-management.In the remaining three rounds, consensus was achieved upon the definition and the six components of self-management. The main components identified and agreed upon by the participants to constitute the core of a SM programme for TMD were as follows: education; jaw exercises; massage; thermal therapy; dietary advice and nutrition; and parafunctional behaviour identification, monitoring and avoidance. This Delphi process has established the principal concepts of selfmanagement, and a standardised definition has been agreed with the following components for use in clinical practice: education; self-exercise; self-massage; thermal therapy; dietary advice and nutrition; and parafunctional behaviour identification, monitoring and avoidance. The consensus-derived concepts, definitions and components of SM offer a starting point for further research to advance the evidence base for, and clinical utility of, TMD SM.

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Self‐management programmes in temporomandibular disorders: results from an international Delphi process

Durham

Al-Baghdadi

Baad‐Hansen

et al. 2016

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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“…their bruxism without the need for a dental or medical consultation. 3 Bruxism is defined by The American Sleep Disorders association as "tooth grinding or clenching during sleep plus one of the following: Tooth wear, sounds or jaw muscle discomfort in the absence of medical disorder". 4 Even if the occlusion is affected by this activity, it is not its cause, and sleep bruxism is now considered a centrally mediated sleep-related disorder.…”

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“…The most striking topic about these devices is that many claim to eliminate bruxism. 3 As with prolonged use of any intraoral device, individuals may be at risk of developing dental problems such as undesired occlusal changes, mucosal trauma, and dental disease. 14 Even while using a professional occlusal splint (PS) undesired occlusal changes may occur, [14][15][16] which is why follow-up sessions are so important.…”

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“…This information may not be known by the individuals who purchases these devices over-the-counter (OTC) and there appears to be no liability on the part of the manufacturer or the laboratories in case the patients or clients develop adverse side effects when using these OTC splints. 3 The aim of this study is to analized freely available or over-the-counter occlusal splints obtainable in commercial outlets for individuals in Chile, without the supervision of a professional, in stores or via the Internet, categorize their characteristics, claims and safety warnings, contrast it with scientific evidence and ethics.…”

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“…No suggestion was found about consulting a dentist before using this product, and what is worse, the products provide information and warnings that promote selfdiagnosis and self-treatment. 3 Nonetheless, there are some recommendations to consult a dentist if some adverse effects or health problems persist while using the devices, and also that the use of these OTC occlusal splints may delay a timely diagnosis. Headaches and facial pain may be associated with different causes and are not always related to bruxism.…”

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Freely available or over-the-counter occlusal splints obtainable in commercial outlets: a reality dentists should know

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Aim and objective: Bruxism is defined by The American Sleep Disorders association as "tooth grinding during sleep plus tooth wear, sounds or jaw muscle discomfort in absence of medical disorder. People are obtaining over the counter splints (OTC) as a possible alternative to manage bruxism without the need for dental assessment. The aim of this study is survey OTC bruxism splints available in Chile through the internet or other commercial outlets, categorize their characteristics, claims, safety warnings and contrast it with scientific evidence. Materials and Methods: An internet search was made for OTC bruxism splints available in Chile. Only Chilean domains were evaluated. Information recorded was manufacture, name of the device, splint design, material, adjustability, price, claims and safety warnings. Results: five devices were found in our search. Only one is from a Chilean laboratory, being the most accessible. All devices have a full coverage splint design. the material made of is only described in one and their prices in the market are very dissimilar. The most usual advertising was "Eliminate Bruxism. Stop Night-Time Grinding & Clenching". Two manufactures suggest that the device will help to sleep better. No manufacture provided a guide for how long each day the splint must be worn. Conclusion: Dentists should be aware to keep this market in mind when reviewing patients if there have been unexplained occlusal changes or other problems. Bruxism is often a long-term problem and with any type of bruxism appliance the importance of regular review by a professional is critical.

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Over-the-counter (OTC) bruxism splints available on the Internet

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Self‐management programmes in temporomandibular disorders: results from an international Delphi process

Self‐management programmes in temporomandibular disorders: results from an international Delphi process

Freely available or over-the-counter occlusal splints obtainable in commercial outlets: a reality dentists should know

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