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Pain intensity (visual analog scale), otic examination, skin temperature (infrared thermography), and maximum mouth opening were recorded daily over seven consecutive diving days. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures statistical models (\u03b1\u2009=\u20090.05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Sixteen divers (42.1%) reported relevant pain during the study period. TMJs-related pain was observed in 40% of the SDM group, whereas no TMJs pain was reported in the CDM group (p\u2009=\u20090.003). Significant intergroup differences were observed in otic assessment between days 6 and 7 (p &lt;0.05). TMJs thermography showed a significant temperature reduction in the CDM group between days 2 and 3 (p &lt;\u20090.05). Maximum mouth opening demonstrated significant temporal changes over the study period (p &lt;\u20090.05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Significant intergroup differences were observed in otic assessment between days 6 and 7 (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>CDMs significantly reduced TMJs-related pain and clinical signs associated with DMS compared with standard mouthpieces.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>The use of customized mouthpieces reduces the scuba diving practice-related conditions at the TMJ and associated muscles.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1055\/s-0046-1818556","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,18]],"date-time":"2026-03-18T23:49:33Z","timestamp":1773877773000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Effectiveness of Custom-Made Mouthpieces in the Prevention of Diver's Mouth Syndrome (DMS)"],"prefix":"10.1055","author":[{"given":"Alejandro","family":"Lobo-Sanz","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Conservative Dentistry and Orofacial Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Pedro","family":"Molinero-Mourelle","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Conservative Dentistry and Orofacial Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain"},{"name":"Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland"},{"name":"Ram\u00f3n y Cajal Research Institute (IRYCIS), Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Martin","family":"Schimmel","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Clara Beltr\u00e1n de","family":"Yturriaga","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Private Practice in Otolaryngology and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine in Madrid, Madrid, Spain"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-9806-2925","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Manuel","family":"Sillero-Quintana","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Sports, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Mar\u00eda Antonia","family":"Rivero-Gonz\u00e1lez","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Conservative Dentistry and Orofacial Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-0335-4165","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Luca","family":"Fiorillo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna \u201cKore\u201d, Enna, Italy"},{"name":"Department of Dental Research Cell, Dr. D. 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