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Abstract
Objects: The aim of study is to evaluate the efficacy of anterior repositioning splint (ARS) compared with stabilizing splint (Michigan- type occlusal splint) (SS) in patients with TMJ anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADDR). Patients and Methods: Twenty patients with symptomatic TMJ anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADDR) were included in this study. They were 3 males and17 females.Their ages ranged from 17-50 years, with an average of 30.10 years. After accepting to be enrolled in the present study, the participants were randomly assigned into one of two equal groups using a computer-generated randomization schedule. In ARS group, the participants received anterior repositioning splint (ARS), while in the other groups.The participants received Stabilizing splint (SS). Results: Results of the present study showed clinical improvement in signs and symptoms of ADDR in both groups. A more statistically significant early decrease in the pain score in SS group was also detected when compared with ARS group, while A more statistically significant early improvement of the jaw movements in ARS group was detected