NIDCR's TMJ Implant Registry & Repository

I've taken some clips/quoted materials from the NIDCR's TMJ Implant
Registry & Repository's "Home" and "How to use a Splint" pages
rather
than just posting a couple of links because I hope to get readers'
attention.  I was "invited" to register and participate in this effort a
few years ago, but declined because of "philosophical differences".

http://tmjregistry.org
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From the Home page:

Please review this site to learn more about NIDCR's TIRR, TMJ disorders,
TMJD treatment, and TMJ implants. Or, contact us:

NIDCR's TIRR
University of Minnesota
7-546 Moos Science Tower
515 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: (612) 626-4744
Fax: (612) 626-5778
E-mail: tmj.registry@umn.edu


and:

How to use a Splint

An intraoral splint (also called orthosis or bite guard) can improve
temporomandibular disorders by redistributing the forces on the muscles
and joints, relaxing the jaw muscles and protecting the teeth from the
effects of tooth clenching or grinding. Splints are specifically
designed and adjusted for each patient to provide the best protection
for jaw muscles, joints and teeth. It can help patients become more
comfortable and allow healing to occur. As the muscles relax, your jaw
may change position slightly and thus, the splint requires periodic
adjustments at monthly return visits to have this done.

In addition, these guidelines should be followed;

1) Do not bite down on the splint. Keep your teeth apart and your tongue
up.

2) If the splint hurts your teeth or aggravates your condition, remove
the splint and come in for an adjustment.

3) Gradually increase splint wearing time until you can wear it as often
as your doctor specifies.

4) Do not wear your splint while you are eating unless you are told to
do so by your doctor.

5) Clean the inside and outside of the splint daily by brushing it with
your toothbrush and toothpaste. Brush your teeth before using the splint.

6) When the splint is not in your mouth, put it in the plastic case.
Since it is fragile outside of the mouth, it will break easily if you
put it in your pocket or purse without protection. However, if it does
break, it can usually be repaired by our office.

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This section concerning "a Splint" may give some readers enough of a
glimpse into why I preferred not to register.

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