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BENEFITS AND USES FOR CUSTOM-FIT, REMOVABLE OCCLUSAL SPLINTS

Occlusal splints are custom-fit, removable devices crafted from durable acrylic. Designed to fit over the biting surfaces of the upper or lower teeth, their primary aim is to establish a precise bite alignment with the opposing teeth. As versatile tools in dental care, these splints serve several critical functions:

break up doodling patterns and cover any facets of wear

protect the teeth from abnormal forces that may create a tooth fracture or breakage of restorations

protect the bony and soft tissue supportive structures against abnormal forces that would cause their breakdown

introduce an optimum occlusal position

deprogram the musculature and reorganize neuromuscular reflex activity

encourage normal muscle function

alleviate any occlusal stresses to the posterior teeth by providing anterior guidance

establish a new vertical relationship

alleviate occlusal stresses to the anterior teeth by controlling the vertical dimension

provide the teeth with protection from diurnal and nocturnal bruxism

provide a core stable or functional join position

TMJ dysfunction represents a complicated challenge affecting a significant portion of the population. While various treatments and appliance designs are available, occlusal splints remain a fundamental and widely used solution for managing these conditions.

"One of the biggest problems observed in adult dental patients.

Abnormal wear patterns. They eventually cause a decrease in the vertical dimension of the patient—wearing down teeth to the point where full mouth reconstruction is inevitable.

The solution? Prevent the problem from ever occurring in the first place. Deliver an orthotic or splint early on as part of proactive patient care protocol."

— Dr. Rob Veis

Talon Splint combines the comfortable fit and positive retention of a soft splint with the adjustable occlusal surface and superior protection of a hard splint. Excellent retention without the use of metal clasps.

The Talon Splint’s hard occlusal surface makes precise adjustment easy – ensuring a proper proprioceptive response with the opposing dentition. No speech-inhibiting lingual extensions, either.

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DUAL LAMINATE (HARD/SOFT) SPLINTS

Acts to stabilize the occlusion while helping prevent further damage to teeth and the temporomandibular joint. Also enables the dentist to gauge the extent and pattern of bruxism, based upon examination of indentations on the surface of the splint. Can be designed to be worn as a 24-hour or night-time-only appliance.

61340 (U) or (L) Dual Laminate Splint 

Dual Laminate Splint

PALATE-FREE HORSESHOE SPLINTS

Ideal for treatment of TMJ dysfunction-related conditions. The occlusal surface is composed of high-impact clear acrylic resin. For added strength, a twisted stainless steel reinforcement wire is carefully placed across the lingual anterior position of the appliance. Occlusal surface can be finished in whatever manner desired – smooth with point contact; positive facets for opposing dentition; cuspid rise and/or anterior guidance to disarticulate the teeth in protrusive and lateral movements.

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The global dental splints market size is expected to reach USD 693.0 million by 2030. It is generally acknowledged that oral health has a significant impact on general health. Maintaining good oral hygiene is just as important as caring for other body parts. People have recently come to understand the need of maintaining good oral and dental hygiene. The temporomandibular joint function, for example, and other diseases and treatment alternatives are becoming more widely known (TMJ).

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This has given way to growth in the global dental splints market. Furthermore, health care professionals are working together in tandem to provide integrated medical, oral, and behavioral health care in community health centers, schools, medical care settings, nursing homes, as well as in dental clinics. They are also trying to improve access to care by creating a more qualified and diverse oral healthcare manpower, expanding insurance coverage, addressing the growing expense of dental qualification, and improving the overall affordability of oral care.

The prevalence rate of TMJ, temporomandibular joint, and muscle disorder is between 5-12%. Uncommon for chronic pain, the prevalence rate of TMJ disease is higher among younger individuals. TMJ disorders are more common in women compared to men, and women using either oral contraceptives or supplemental estrogen are more likely to seek treatment for these TMJ conditions. Millions of individuals globally suffer from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) which are characterized by joint dysfunction and pain. TMJ (ID), internal derangement is the most prevalent kind of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMDs), including 41.1% of patients with TMD. The TMJ condition affects an estimated 10 million Americans, roughly between the ages of 20 and 40 years old - and now those numbers are further growing.

Are your Teeth Floating?

Bacteria and plaque never cease to attack our teeth and gums. Without a daily oral hygiene routine, plaqueand bacteria open the door for periodontal disease, tooth decay, and even bone loss. That’s right — you can even lose the bone in your jaw from gum disease! At some point, you might have teeth that are only kept in place by your gums, no longer anchored to your jawbone. This situation is…

Splints are something that EVERY dentist in EVERY practice should be using EVERY single day.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN…IT IS ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL THAT YOU PERFORM AN AIRWAY ANALYSIS.