Splints are used to protect tooth
surfaces, manage mandibular jaw disfunction, and stabilize
occlusion or create space prior to
restoration procedures. People prone to nocturnal
bruxism, or nighttime clenching,
should
routinely wear occlusal splints.
The Occlusal Splint is the most
widely used TMJ Splint. Full coverage acrylic provides support of both
arches while opening the bite to align and relax the joint and
surrounding tissues.
Cuspid rise disclusions for anterior excursions are included.
Our Splints are made of tough thermoplastic. The acrylic is
trimmed to a horseshoe shape and is contoured for maximum patient
comfort.
Various Splints our laboratory
Fabricates:
Centric Relation Splint:
Fabricated to achieve centric stops from
the lower posterior buccal tips or upper lingual tips. Acrylic is added
to the anterior region to form a ramp, providing incisal guidance and
cuspid protection.
Anterior Repositioning Splints:
The upper splint position is maintained by
means of an acrylic flange, which rests lingual to the lower anteriors
and indexes the lower buccal cusps. The flange maintains position even
at night when the jaw relaxes.
Flat Occlusal Plane Splints:
It is fabricated on the maxillary or
mandibular arch. It is a full-coverage splint with an even, flat
occlusal surface for the opposing teeth to contact.
Hard over Soft Splints:
Any of the above splints can be fabricated
using our dual laminate material of hard polycarbonate and soft vinyl
laminate. The interior surface is soft and the occlusal contact surfaces
are hard.
Gelb Splints:
The Gelb Splint is used to reposition the
mandible and can also be used to recapture the disc. The Gelb is
fabricated on the mandibular arch.
Soft Bruxism Guards:
A soft splint worn at night time, it can be fabricated on the
maxillary or mandibular arch.
Sport Guards:
A thick soft vinyl guard fabricated on the maxillary or
mandibular arches, designed for maximum protection of the dentition.
surrounding tissues.