title: Removable dental prosthesis splint. An occlusal device for nocturnal bruxing partial denture users.
abstract: Nocturnal bruxing is a parafunctional activity of the masticatory system that may create problems for removable dental prosthesis (RDP) users. Such problems may include root fractures, increased mobility of abutment teeth, excessive wear of resin denture teeth, minor connector bending, or denture base cracking. This clinical report presents an occlusal device fabricated for an RDP patient. The device used existing ERA attachments for added retention designed with the intended purpose of protecting the definitive fixed and RDP from damage due to nocturnal bruxing activity and providing for even distribution of parafunctional forces.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Associate, Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Panagiotis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zoidis
authors.forename: Gregory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Polyzois
mesh_terms: D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000145:classification; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D020186:Sleep Bruxism / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: ERA attachments; Nocturnal bruxing; RDP; nightguards; occlusal device