title: [Biomechanically optimized construction of occlusal splints and subjective evaluation by probands].
abstract: In a double blind study twelve class I probands received occlusal splints with six different customized anterior guidances. The subjective feelings were rated using a psychologic scale. It was shown, that splints with a large "a" were better rated than splints with a small "a". "a" is the radius of the maximal curvature of the sagittal anterior tooth curvature. The transition between positive and negative ratings was very sharp and localized at the individual "a". These results suggest that occlusal splints can be optimized by including customized anterior guidances. A detailed technical description of the manufacturing of these splints is given.
authors: Zentrum ZMK der Universität Gottingen.
authors: U
authors: U
authors: Gaa
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Kubein-Meesenburg
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Nagerl
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Huls
mesh_terms: D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D013165:Splints
vernacular_title: Biomechanisch optimierte Aufbissbehelfe-Herstellung und subjektive Bewertung durch Probanden.