Digital occlusal splints.
A new digital process for producing occlusal splints is described. The process mirrors conventional restorative CAD/CAM systems consisting of scanning, customized CAD design, and machining. The method provides precise and consistent digital control over articulation and design parameters, and is suitable for mounted and unmounted cases. With over 2,500 beta cases to date, an overall reduction in adjustment time has been generally reported.
Lauren
Mark
M
Great Lakes Orthodontics, USA. mlauren@greatlakesortho.com
McIntyre
Fred
F
D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003725:Dental Articulators; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D007834:Lasers; D003765:Models, Dental; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D013499:Surface Properties
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003764:Dental Materials