In recent years, it has been found that the use of hard splints rather than soft splints offers a more effective solution for TMJ disorders. Hard aligners provide more accurate and clear occlusal contacts. In addition, with the additional material placed on the hard aligners, occlusal forces that do not show a correct distribution as a result of missing or crowded teeth can be easily adjusted.

In order to get effective results, a minimum of 8 hours of daily use is recommended. Generally, this period can be easily completed with night use.

After TMJ treatment, your complaints such as pain and functional limitation may improve depending on the type of TMJ involvement, but the 'clicking' sound that patients usually complain about does not always go away. Despite all this, it should not be forgotten that this condition is recurrent. Stress-induced bruxism is the etiology of many TMJ disorders. Therefore, you should come for regular check-ups and if the condition recurs, you should contact your doctor again.