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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible to the skull. Dysfunction of TMJ may cause pain, difficulty in chewing, additional sounds, and even locking of jaws. American Academy of Orofacial Pain defines temporomandibular disorder (TMD) as a combined term of clinical problems that involve the masticatory musculature, the TMJ, and its associated structures. Multiple factors like bruxism, psychological factors, trauma, excessive mouth opening, faulty restorations etc. contribute to TMD. Occlusal splint is one of the conservative modalities to manage TMD. It is less invasive, and it also provides balanced occlusal contacts without altering mandibular rest position. In the present case series, three cases of TMD were successfully managed with occlusal splints.

Conservative management; occlusion; occlusal splint; temporomandibular joint; temporomandibular joint disorder.