Occlusal Splints

**Definition:** Rigid or flexible appliances that overlay the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. They are used to treat OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, clenching, BRUXISM, and their sequelae, and to provide temporary relief from muscle or temporomandibular joint pain.

**Tree numbers:** - E07.858.442.743.829

**Synonyms:** - Splints, Occlusal