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Method for immediate fabrication of an occlusal device
Philip S Baker1, Van B Haywood, Kevin D Plummer
1Oral Rehabilitation Department, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912, USA. pbaker@mail.mcg.edu
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|November 21, 2007
Summary
This study presents an affordable in-office method for fabricating occlusal devices for bruxism patients. The technique avoids laboratory costs and reduces patient and operator exposure to potentially harmful materials.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Bruxism treatment often involves occlusal splints, which are typically fabricated in commercial laboratories.
- Laboratory fabrication can be expensive and time-consuming, presenting a barrier for some patients.
- Concerns exist regarding patient and operator exposure to acrylic resin monomers and heat during traditional splint fabrication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a cost-effective, in-office method for fabricating occlusal devices for bruxism.
- To present an alternative to traditional laboratory-processed splints.
- To minimize patient and operator exposure to hazardous materials and processes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a light-polymerized blue urethane dimethacrylate resin for fabrication.
- Developed a technique for direct in-office fabrication, eliminating the need for mounted casts.
- Focused on simplifying the occlusal device manufacturing process.
Main Results:
- Successfully demonstrated an in-office fabrication method for occlusal devices.
- The described technique bypasses the need for commercial laboratory involvement, reducing costs and delays.
- Minimized exposure to acrylic resin monomer and high polymerization temperatures.
Conclusions:
- In-office fabrication of occlusal devices for bruxism is feasible and cost-effective.
- This method offers a viable alternative to expensive laboratory-processed splints.
- The technique enhances safety by reducing exposure to hazardous materials and processes.
