Treatment of Night Bruxism With Two Different Occlusal Splints

Authors

  • Arta Asllani Beqiri PhD Student at Faculty of Dentistry, Univeristy "Ss. Cyril and Methodius", A Dent Clinic, Pristina, Kosovo
  • Biljana Kapusevska PHI Univerity Dental Clinical Centre "St. Panteleimon" - Skopje, R.N.Macedonia, Faculty of Dentistry, Univeristy "Ss.Cyril and Methodius"
  • Radomir Jovchevski Institute of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Univeristy "Ss.Cyril and Methodius
  • Budima Pejkovska Shahpaska PHI University Dental Clinical Centre "St. Panteleimon" - Skopje, R.N.Macedonia, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University "Goce Delcev" – Stip
  • Besë Asllani Teaching Assistant in Alma Master European Campus College “Rezonanca”, Departament of Pharmacy, Prishtina, Kosovo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24297/jab.v17i.9762

Keywords:

BioArt splints, Ortopoli splints, occlusal splints, night bruxism

Abstract

Night bruxism is a prevalent parafunctional activity characterized by unconscious grinding and clenching of the teeth during sleep. This condition contributes to tooth wear, muscle discomfort, temporomandibular disorders, and prosthetic complications. Effective therapeutic intervention often includes the use of occlusal splints, which help redistribute occlusal forces and protect dental structures. 

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2025-08-12

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Asllani Beqiri, A., Kapusevska, B. ., Jovchevski, . R. ., Pejkovska Shahpaska, B. ., & Asllani , . B. . (2025). Treatment of Night Bruxism With Two Different Occlusal Splints. JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN BIOLOGY, 17, 28–33. https://doi.org/10.24297/jab.v17i.9762

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