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Occlusal Splints: Rethinking Their Use in Modern Dentistry | The Explainer

In this episode of The Explainer, we delve into a significant paper from the Dental Clinics of North America Journal titled 'Occlusal Splints. What is the evidence?'. This episode challenges our traditional understanding of occlusal splints, a common treatment for jaw pain and TMDs. The episode explores the historical and modern perspectives on splint therapy, highlighting four main hypotheses about their effectiveness. It emphasizes the transition from a purely mechanical viewpoint to a bio-psychosocial approach and outlines practical takeaways for integrating evidence-based practices into dental care. Ultimately, the episode underscores the importance of holistic patient care over simply addressing dental issues. Source: Natarajan, A., Shah, S. K., Kalladka, M. & Thomas, D. C. Occlusal “Splints” What Is the Evidence? Dent. Clin. North Am. (2025) doi:10.1016/j.cden.2025.07.007. 00:00 Introduction to Occlusal Splints 01:03 Historical Context and Evolution 01:35 The Paradox of Occlusal Splints 02:23 Exploring Hypotheses on Splint Effectiveness 04:10 Practical Takeaways for Clinicians 04:48 Conclusion: Shifting Perspectives in Treatment