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Descriptor English:   Occlusal Splints 
Descriptor Spanish:   Ferulas Oclusales 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Placas Oclusais 
Synonyms English:   Splints, Occlusal  
Tree Number:   E06.658.453.510
Definition English:   Rigid or flexible appliances that overlay the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. They are used to treat clenching and bruxism and their sequelae, and to provide temporary relief from muscle or temporomandibular joint pain. 
Indexing Annotation English:   rigid or flexible splint used in orthodontics & treatment of clenching & bruxism
History Note English:   93 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
AE adverse effects CL classification
CT contraindications EC economics
ES ethics HI history
MI microbiology PS parasitology
ST standards SN statistics & numerical data
SD supply & distribution TD trends
UT utilization VE veterinary
VI virology  
Record Number:   30635 
Unique Identifier:   D017090 

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