Patient preference between visible light-cured and heat-cured acrylic splints.
OBJECTIVE
To compare the advantages/disadvantages concerning patient subjective preferences of splints made with heat-cured acrylic (Splint Resin Polymer) or visible light-cured material.


METHODS
A questionnaire was developed assessing: comfort, stability, fit, taste, occlusal contacts, lip seal, smoothness, hygiene, color stability, stain resistance, salivation level, gingival irritation, bulkiness and odor. 10 patients already treatment planned to receive splints, were chosen at random from the dental school. Splints made from the two types of materials were delivered to each patient to be used for 3 wks. The material to initially be used was chosen at random and the questionnaire was answered after each 3-wk period.


RESULTS
The MacNemar's Chi-square test revealed that there was no statistical difference in patient preference between the two splint materials.
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 78229-7890, USA. santos@uthscsa.edu
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D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003116:Color; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light; D008046:Lip / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D009812:Odorants; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry; D012472:Salivation / Q000502:physiology; D013499:Surface Properties; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013649:Taste / Q000502:physiology
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D011108:Polymers