[A study of the reasonable vertical thickness of stabilization splint]

It was proved in this study through the measurement and calculation of the shape and size of dentition and jaws and the position of the hinge axes that the thickness of stabilization splint was difficult to be confirmed within free way space, it was therefore suggested that attention should be paid on forming a flat and smooth occlusal plane during the design and manufacture of splint, so that the points to a flat plane contact relation could be presented between the split and the tops of working cusps. Guidance effect on inclines must be eliminated. The thickness of splint should depend upon the height of cusp and the overbite degree of the patient, so that free way space wasn't absolutely inviolable in the set of stabilization splint.