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Received: 2025/10/14 | Accepted: 2025/11/13 | Published: 2025/11/19
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Jafari E, Hajibagheri P, Hendi A, Koochaki M. Efficacy of Soft and Hard Stabilization Splint Therapy as a Noninvasive Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. 3 2025; 17 (4) :361-370
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Efficacy of Soft and Hard Stabilization Splint Therapy as a Noninvasive Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Authors E. Jafari , P. Hajibagheri , A.R. Hendi , M. Koochaki *1
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Aims : To evaluate the efficacy of stabilization splint therapy as a non-invasive treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders and to compare the effectiveness of soft and hard stabilization splints therapy.
Methods :the initial literature search identified a total of 130 articles from Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Following the removal of duplicates, 101 articles remained for further consideration. After screening titles and abstracts and applying the inclusion/exclusion criteria, 15 articles were selected for inclusion in this systematic review.
Finding: Findings confirm soft stabilization therapy (SST) as a viable treatment option, with both splint types demonstrating efficacy in alleviating TMD symptoms and improving jaw function. Notably, soft splints provide immediate comfort and pain relief, proving beneficial for short-term management, while hard splints excel in long-term symptom control, particularly for bruxism and severe cases.
Conclusion: The choice between soft and hard splints should be guided by individual patient needs, TMD etiology, and treatment duration. While SST demonstrates promising results, further research is crucial to ascertain long-term effectiveness and refine treatment protocols for specific TMD subtypes.
 
Keywords:
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders [MeSH], Splint [MeSH], Occlusal Splints [MeSH], Orofacial Pain [MeSH]
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