title: Maxillary full-coverage appliance.
abstract: This chapter is a synopsis of the fabrication, indications, and contraindications of maxillary orthotics. The author combines his orthodontic training with his clinical temporomandibular joint experience to discuss a wide array of appliances. He divides these orthotics into two groups: permissive or deprogramming appliances (which include the anterior bite plane, posterior bite plane, and full-coverage bite plane) and directive or repositioning appliances (which include the centric relation splint, neuromuscular splint, anterior repositioning appliance, and activators).
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Wiygul
mesh_terms: D000202:Activator Appliances; D002012:Bruxism / Q000628:therapy; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D013165:Splints; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy*