Clinical and radiographic outcomes of a novel posterior occlusal splint in adults with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: a retrospective case series

March 9, 2026BMC Oral HealthOpen Access

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This study aims to evaluate clinical and radiographic outcomes of a new posterior occlusal splint in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis.
Analyzed clinical data from adult patients with TMJ-OA using the novel posterior occlusal splint (nPOS).
Assessed improvements in TMJ-OA symptoms and condylar morphology over 3-12 months.
Retrospective case series design to examine outcomes.
Improvements in key TMJ-OA symptoms were observed during the early to mid-treatment phase.
Positive changes in condylar morphology were noted.
Findings indicate a need for further validation through randomized controlled trials.

Observational study demonstrates improvement in TMJ-OA symptoms with novel splint, suggesting potential clinical benefits.

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