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mkg-975	Dahlan, Agus	Treatment of temporomandibular disorder using occlusal splint	2009	6	.pdf	application/pdf	3732	227	61	Based on the anamnesis, clinical examination and radiology, it has been found that the diagnose on the patient with “Temporomandibular Joint disorder” is caused by occlusion disorder. No. 1 January–March 2009: 31-36 habit with only one side which is often called unilateral chewing, lost of teeth, tooth caries, the imperfect shape and position of teeth, or even the incorrect adjustment of teeth, the occlusal disorder, however, could provide various adaptation to each patient.5 The treatment of the joint temporomandibular disorder caused by occlusal disorder, is less effective if the patient is only given medicine to cure the infection or pain killer without handling the main problem, which is the occlusal disorder itself.6 As an alternative to this treatment, it is needed to conduct preliminary treatment with a temporary tool on occlusal and tooth incision which is called occlusal splint.3,7 Occlusal splint is a tool made of acrylic and installed on the top or bottom jaw, the position has to be in contact with the whole teeth surface and fixed on its place since the acrylic is placed deep inside to the undercuts within the teeth proximate.	cache/mkg-975.pdf	txt/mkg-975.txt