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What are the benefits and risks of occlusal treatment in people with temporomandibular (jaw) joint disorders? Key messages For people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), using a type of mouth guard known as an occlusal splint may reduce pain in muscles when chewing compared to receiving no treatment, but the results are very uncertain. There is little or no evidence that occlusal splints can give other benefits, but these results are also uncertain. Further research is needed to find clear evidence of whether occlusal splints or occlusal adjustments (i.e. grinding down teeth) are...
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