Finite element analysis of various thickness occlusal stabilization splint therapy on unilateral temporomandibular joint anterior disc displacement without reduction

Occlusal stabilization splint is the most common treatment modality for temporomandibular joint disorders, but the optimal thickness is still uncertain. This study investigated the effect of the occlusal splint with different thicknesses on the stress distribution of the temporomandibular joint.Cone-beam computed tomography and magnetic resonance images were used to reconstruct the maxillofacial and disc, and the unilateral anterior disc...