[Clinical symptoms and cone beam computed tomography imaging analysis of patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis with chewing side preference before and after treatment of stabilization splint].

SS is effective in treating patients suffering from TMJOA with or without chewing side preference because it can effectively relieve joint pain, significantly improve mouth opening, and reduce the incidence of joint noise to a certain extent. Chewing side preference is closely related to the progression of TMJOA. Patients with TMJOA are recommended to receive early intervention with SS treatment, which is particularly important for those cases complicated with chewing side preference.