Digital occlusal splints
Lauren, M.; McIntyre, F.
Dentistry Today 27(2): 150 152 154-5
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 8750-2186 PMID: 18330201 Document Number: 620206
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.