Treatment of mandibular dysfunction: the clinical usefulness of biofeedback in relation to splint therapy

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Abstract
The long-term treatment effects of biofeedback and occlusal splints on mandibular dysfunction were compared. Female patients (30) were randomly divided into 2 treatment groups. One group had full coverage splints, the other group received biofeedback training. At the re-examinations 1 and 12 mo. after completion of therapy, the subjective and clinical symptoms were significantly reduced in both groups. No significant differences between the groups were found. A stepwise analysis of regression indicated that biofeedback training may be a useful alternative to splint therapy in cases where night time bruxing is not the dominating feature.

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