A procedure for making a bruxism device in the office

Area of Science:

• Dental Science
• Oral Medicine
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Mandibular parafunctional activities, including nocturnal clenching and bruxing, can lead to significant microtrauma.
• This microtrauma affects the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles, and dentition.
• Intraoral therapy is a recognized approach to mitigate the adverse effects of these activities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present an innovative in-office procedure for fabricating an intraoral device.
• To reduce the delay in initiating treatment for patients experiencing mandibular parafunctional activity.
• To minimize the chairside time required for device adjustment.

Main Methods:

• Development of a novel in-office fabrication procedure for an intraoral device.
• Focus on streamlining the process to expedite treatment initiation.
• Emphasis on simplifying device adjustment within the clinical setting.

Main Results:

• The presented procedure significantly reduces the time from diagnosis to treatment commencement.
• The in-office fabrication method minimizes the need for extensive post-fabrication adjustments.
• Improved patient management through faster and more efficient delivery of intraoral therapy.

Conclusions:

• The described in-office procedure offers an efficient solution for managing mandibular parafunctional activities.
• This approach enhances patient care by reducing treatment delays and adjustment complexities.
• It provides a practical alternative for clinicians seeking to optimize intraoral therapy delivery.