Jaw tracking device (JTD) and digital occlusal analyzer (DOA) intend to help in diagnosing patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and provide the clinician with a potentially accurate guide for force equalization on the remaining teeth which eventually help unloading (relieving) the temporomandibular joint. However, occlusal adjustment guided by these two systems and its effect on pain reduction has never been assessed. Methodology. In this oral presentation different oral appliances will be presented for managing TMD, while highlighting the functions and indications of each. Design considerations will be also discussed, while considering the occlusal refinement of digitally and conventionally constructed appliances using JTD and DOA. Pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale before and after wearing the occlusal appliance that was adjusted as guided by JTD and DOA Results. Pain considerably decreased after guided adjustment of the occlusal appliance. Conclusions. The integration of jaw tracking device and digital occlusal analyzers in the treatment of TMD patients ensured better appliance stability, increased patient comfort, and improved treatment outcomes. Funding source(s). None. Acknowledgement. The authors would like to acknowledge the Prosthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University for supporting us with all the required equipment and keeping us always updated.
Objectives:
1- presenting different occlusal appliances for treating TMD
2- choosing the correct appliance that best treats the condition
3- pain scores when using jaw tracking device and digital occlusal analyzers