title: How to make a well-fitting stabilization splint.
abstract: This article demonstrates a clinical step-by-step approach to constructing stabilization splints. These splints can be invaluable for many restorative procedures and for TMD management. To help the busy practitioner, we have included tips on trouble shooting problems encountered during splint fitting.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Knowledge of how to make a stabilization splint is a welcome addition to the dental practitioner's armamentarium.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, The School of Dental Sciences, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW, UK.
authors.forename: M Adel
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Moufti
authors.forename: Jeff T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Lilico
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Wassell
mesh_terms: D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D008334:Mandible / Q000503:physiopathology; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy*