THE USE OF SPLINT THERAPY FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND BRUXISM. A COMPARISON OF CLINICAL GUIDELINES IN RUSSIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM

Veronica Novoseltseva; Vladimir Vagner; Arina Zhurina; Nikolay Malginov; Mikhail Murashov; Grigory Nersesov; Maria Platonova; Svetlana Stepanova

doi:10.18481/2077-7566-2026-22-2-283-288

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THE USE OF SPLINT THERAPY FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND BRUXISM. A COMPARISON OF CLINICAL GUIDELINES IN RUSSIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM

Published in Actual problems in dentistry · Volume 22, Issue 2 · Pages 283–288 · Rubric: ORTHOPEDIC AND DIGITAL DENTISTRY. ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPERS

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18481/2077-7566-2026-22-2-283-288

Received: 22.03.2026 Accepted: 29.06.2026 Published: 29.06.2026 Language of publication: RUS

Authors

Veronica Novoseltseva

Vladimir Vagner

Arina Zhurina

Nikolay Malginov

et al.

Mikhail Murashov

Grigory Nersesov

Maria Platonova

Svetlana Stepanova

Veronica Novoseltseva

Russian University of Medicine Russian Federation · Moscow

Vladimir Vagner

Academic degree: doctor of medical sciences

Science rang: professor

Federal'noe gosudarstvennoe byudzhetnoe obrazovatel'noe uchrezhdenie vysshego obrazovaniya «Rossiyskiy universitet mediciny» Ministerstva zdravoohraneniya Rossiyskoy Federacii d.m.n., professor · Russian Federation · Москва

Arina Zhurina

Academic degree: candidate of medical sciences

Russian University of Medicine Associate Professor of the Department · Department of Propaedeutics and Prosthetic Technologies in Dentistry · Russian Federation · Moscow

Nikolay Malginov

Academic degree: doctor of medical sciences

Science rang: professor

Russian University of Medicine Head of the Department · Department of Prosthetic Technology in Dentistry · Russian Federation · Moscow

Mikhail Murashov

Academic degree: candidate of medical sciences

Russian University of Medicine Associate Professor of the Department · Department of Propaedeutics and Prosthetic Technologies in Dentistry · Russian Federation · Moscow

Grigory Nersesov

Russian University of Medicine Assistant of the Department · Department of Propaedeutics and Prosthetics Technologies in Dentistry · Russian Federation · Moscow

Maria Platonova

Russian University of Medicine Head of the Academic Department · Department of Propaedeutics and Prosthetic Technologies in Dentistry · Russian Federation · Moscow

Svetlana Stepanova

Russian University of Medicine Assistant of the department · Department of Propaedeutics and Prosthetic Technologies in Dentistry · Russian Federation · Moscow

ABSTRACT

The relevance of the topic is determined by the necessity to improve treatment methods for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunctions, which can lead to deviations in the functioning of the dentition and the musculoskeletal system. Splint therapy is one of the most common methods used to reduce the severity of symptoms of the discussed conditions, restore normal TMJ function, decrease the risks of dysfunction progression, and increase the lifespan of human teeth. Several types of splint designs exist, depending on their function and the design of the occlusal surface. To select the most suitable type in each specific case, an understanding of the mechanisms of TMJ pathologies and the principles of operation of the investigated splint designs is required. A comparative approach to clinical guidelines from different countries allows for the identification of significant differences in the application of the discussed method, which is necessary for further enhancing the effectiveness of splint therapy. Materials and Methods. The study employed a comparative analysis method to examine clinical guidelines for the treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, developed by physicians from Russia and the United Kingdom. The clinical guidelines "Pain Dysfunction Syndrome of the Temporomandibular Joint [Costen's Syndrome]" from 2022 and "Management of painful Temporomandibular disorder in adults" from 2025 were reviewed. This methodological approach ensured an objective assessment of similarities and differences in the recommendations. Differences were identified in splint placement, fabrication materials, treatment stages, and time of day for wearing. The obtained results can assist dental prosthetists, gnathologists, and maxillofacial surgeons from different countries in improving the effectiveness of splint therapy as both a primary and adjunctive treatment method.

KEYWORDS

splint therapy, TMJ dysfunction, bruxism, clinical guidelines, comparative analysis

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Novoseltseva V. M., Vagner V. D., Zhurina A. A., Malginov N. N., Murashov M. A., Nersesov G. S., Platonova M. S., Stepanova S. Y. THE USE OF SPLINT THERAPY FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND BRUXISM. A COMPARISON OF CLINICAL GUIDELINES IN RUSSIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM // Actual problems in dentistry. 2026. no. 2. pp. 283-288. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18481/2077-7566-2026-22-2-283-288. (Date of access 26.10.2026).

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Veronica Novoseltseva, Vagner V. D., Zhurina A. A., Malginov N. N., Murashov M. A., Nersesov G. S., Platonova M. S., Stepanova S. Y.. "THE USE OF SPLINT THERAPY FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND BRUXISM. A COMPARISON OF CLINICAL GUIDELINES IN RUSSIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM." Actual problems in dentistry 22.2 (2026): 283-288. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18481/2077-7566-2026-22-2-283-288.

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Novoseltseva V. M., Vagner V. D., Zhurina A. A., Malginov N. N., Murashov M. A., Nersesov G. S., Platonova M. S., Stepanova S. Y. (2026). THE USE OF SPLINT THERAPY FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND BRUXISM. A COMPARISON OF CLINICAL GUIDELINES IN RUSSIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM. Actual problems in dentistry, 22(2), 283-288. https://doi.org/10.18481/2077-7566-2026-22-2-283-288

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Veronica Novoseltseva, Vagner V. D., Zhurina A. A., Malginov N. N., Murashov M. A., Nersesov G. S., Platonova M. S., Stepanova S. Y.. "THE USE OF SPLINT THERAPY FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND BRUXISM. A COMPARISON OF CLINICAL GUIDELINES IN RUSSIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM." Actual problems in dentistry 22, no. 2 (2026): 283-288. https://doi.org/10.18481/2077-7566-2026-22-2-283-288.

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