학술논문
Unintended changes to the occlusion following the provision of night guards.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Bereznicki T; Department of Primary Dental Care, King's College London and Dawood & Tanner Dental Practice, Wimpole Street, London.; Barry E; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Core Trainee, King's College Hospital.; Wilson NHF; Emeritus Professor of Dentistry, King's College London.
Source
Publisher: British Dental Journal Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 7513219 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1476-5373 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00070610 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Br Dent J Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
A review of the literature on night guards left questions unanswered about the risk and possible causes of occlusal derangement linked to night guard design and use. Cases are presented where night guard use resulted in anterior open bite and associated occlusal derangement. The aetiology of the occlusal changes observed is discussed. It is concluded that adverse occlusal effects linked to the use of night guards may be found to be more common than anticipated from existing literature. Patient follow-up is essential to monitor the use and effects of night guards, and regardless of appliance type, unintended occlusal changes may result. The use and effects of partial coverage appliances require very careful monitoring. Suggestions are provided for information and written instructions to be given to patients provided with night guards and removable orthodontic retainers.