SPLINT THERAPY IN CHILDHOOD - MECHANISMS OF ACTION, SPLINT TYPOLOGY, ORTHODONTIC RELEVANCE, AND EXPECTED BIOMECHANICAL EFFECTS

Xaitov Otabek Shokir O'g'li

doi:10.31149/ijnps.v4i5.2907

Authors

Xaitov Otabek Shokir O'g'li Bukhara state Medical Institute named after Abu Ali ibn Sino. Bukhara, Uzbekistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31149/ijnps.v4i5.2907

Keywords:

Splint Therapy, Temporomandibular Joint, TMJ Dysfunction, Occlusal Splint, Anterior Repositioning Splint, Orthodontics, Adolescents, Pediatric Dentistry, Biomechanical Effects, Myogenic Pain

Abstract

This article examines the mechanisms of action, typology, orthodontic relevance, and biomechanical effects of splint therapy in children and adolescents with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunctions. The study focuses on the role of splints as conservative and reversible treatment modalities aimed at reducing excessive joint loading, stabilizing neuromuscular function, and improving disc-condyle relationships during growth. Particular attention is given to stabilization splints and anterior repositioning splints (ARS), their clinical indications, and their influence on myogenic and disc-related disorders. The paper also discusses the importance of combining splint therapy with orthodontic and myofunctional treatment, as well as the risks associated with prolonged or improperly designed appliances in pediatric patients. The findings indicate that properly monitored splint therapy can effectively reduce pain, improve mandibular function, and support biomechanical balance in adolescents undergoing active craniofacial development.

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