
Acrylic resin interocclusal appliances have been used in dentistry for the management and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Appliances have been used with the goals of altering occlusal relationships, redistributing occlusal forces, preventing wear and mobility of teeth, reducing bruxism and other parafunctional habits, repositioning the condyle, and treating masticatory muscle pain. Articles from 1974 to 2013 were randomly selected using online search engine. Articles that could be procured have been compiled in this literature review