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From: The Webby on 9 Aug 2008 12:58 I've taken some clips/quoted materials from the NIDCR's TMJ Implant Registry & Repository's "Home" and "How to use a Splint" pages rather than just posting a couple of links because I hope to get readers' attention. I was "invited" to register and participate in this effort a few years ago, but declined because of "philosophical differences". http://tmjregistry.org ~~~~~~~~~~ From the Home page: Please review this site to learn more about NIDCR's TIRR, TMJ disorders, TMJD treatment, and TMJ implants. Or, contact us: NIDCR's TIRR University of Minnesota 7-546 Moos Science Tower 515 Delaware Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: (612) 626-4744 Fax: (612) 626-5778 E-mail: tmj.registry(a)umn.edu and: How to use a Splint An intraoral splint (also called orthosis or bite guard) can improve temporomandibular disorders by redistributing the forces on the muscles and joints, relaxing the jaw muscles and protecting the teeth from the effects of tooth clenching or grinding. Splints are specifically designed and adjusted for each patient to provide the best protection for jaw muscles, joints and teeth. It can help patients become more comfortable and allow healing to occur. As the muscles relax, your jaw may change position slightly and thus, the splint requires periodic adjustments at monthly return visits to have this done. In addition, these guidelines should be followed; 1) Do not bite down on the splint. Keep your teeth apart and your tongue up. 2) If the splint hurts your teeth or aggravates your condition, remove the splint and come in for an adjustment. 3) Gradually increase splint wearing time until you can wear it as often as your doctor specifies. 4) Do not wear your splint while you are eating unless you are told to do so by your doctor. 5) Clean the inside and outside of the splint daily by brushing it with your toothbrush and toothpaste. Brush your teeth before using the splint. 6) When the splint is not in your mouth, put it in the plastic case. Since it is fragile outside of the mouth, it will break easily if you put it in your pocket or purse without protection. However, if it does break, it can usually be repaired by our office. ~~~~~~~~~~ This section concerning "a Splint" may give some readers enough of a glimpse into why I preferred not to register. Webby
From: The Webby on 9 Aug 2008 14:04
P.S. My decision not to participate in TIRR was mostly due to a personal feeling that I just didn't/don't have anything more of myself that I want to give to "science". If you're at all interested in the TIRR, you can go to the site and look over the FAQ ("About TIRR"). I just don't want to feel like a "specimen" for the rest of my life. I don't think that is being selfish. A couple of weeks ago, a dentist who has been posting here about his book wrote this to me in a post (Re: 3 major causes of tmj pain): >> Most dentists don't see enough TMJ surgery results. Dentists don't >> follow orthodontic results, and you think they are going to follow tmj >> surgery results. Is there any review of the literature about your >> surgery and the results? Sincerely, Webby In article <tmjiatroepidemic-20C347.09575309082008(a)news.west.cox.net>, The Webby <tmjiatroepidemic(a)cox.net> wrote: > I've taken some clips/quoted materials from the NIDCR's TMJ Implant > Registry & Repository's "Home" and "How to use a Splint" pages rather > than just posting a couple of links because I hope to get readers' > attention. I was "invited" to register and participate in this effort a > few years ago, but declined because of "philosophical differences". > > http://tmjregistry.org > ~~~~~~~~~~ > > > From the Home page: > > Please review this site to learn more about NIDCR's TIRR, TMJ disorders, > TMJD treatment, and TMJ implants. Or, contact us: > > NIDCR's TIRR > University of Minnesota > 7-546 Moos Science Tower > 515 Delaware Street SE > Minneapolis, MN 55455 > Phone: (612) 626-4744 > Fax: (612) 626-5778 > E-mail: tmj.registry(a)umn.edu > > > and: > > How to use a Splint > > An intraoral splint (also called orthosis or bite guard) can improve > temporomandibular disorders by redistributing the forces on the muscles > and joints, relaxing the jaw muscles and protecting the teeth from the > effects of tooth clenching or grinding. Splints are specifically > designed and adjusted for each patient to provide the best protection > for jaw muscles, joints and teeth. It can help patients become more > comfortable and allow healing to occur. As the muscles relax, your jaw > may change position slightly and thus, the splint requires periodic > adjustments at monthly return visits to have this done. > > In addition, these guidelines should be followed; > > 1) Do not bite down on the splint. Keep your teeth apart and your tongue > up. > > 2) If the splint hurts your teeth or aggravates your condition, remove > the splint and come in for an adjustment. > > 3) Gradually increase splint wearing time until you can wear it as often > as your doctor specifies. > > 4) Do not wear your splint while you are eating unless you are told to > do so by your doctor. > > 5) Clean the inside and outside of the splint daily by brushing it with > your toothbrush and toothpaste. Brush your teeth before using the splint. > > 6) When the splint is not in your mouth, put it in the plastic case. > Since it is fragile outside of the mouth, it will break easily if you > put it in your pocket or purse without protection. However, if it does > break, it can usually be repaired by our office. > > ~~~~~~~~~~ > > This section concerning "a Splint" may give some readers enough of a > glimpse into why I preferred not to register. > > Webby |