title: Orthopedic splint diagnostic system and fabrication.
abstract: This chapter presents a method of measuring casts in a scientifically duplicatable manner, using the orthopedic relator to diagnose the plane of occlusion. This allows the practitioner to determine if occlusal equilibration is a viable treatment modality for a particular patient. For patients who do not meet the criteria for occlusal equilibration, a detailed technique for correcting the occlusal plane discrepancies through use of the orthopedic splint is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kudyba
mesh_terms: D003725:Dental Articulators; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D013165:Splints; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D014716:Vertical Dimension