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Maxillary full-coverage appliance
1Department of Orthodontics at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry.
Cranio Clinics International
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This chapter details maxillary orthotics, covering their creation, uses, and when not to use them. It categorizes appliances into permissive (deprogramming) and directive (repositioning) types for temporomandibular joint disorders.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
Background:
- Maxillary orthotics are crucial in managing various dental and TMJ conditions.
- Understanding appliance fabrication, indications, and contraindications is essential for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive synopsis of maxillary orthotics.
- To categorize and describe different types of orthodontic appliances used for TMJ treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of orthodontic training and clinical temporomandibular joint experience.
- Classification of maxillary orthotics into permissive/deprogramming and directive/repositioning appliances.
Main Results:
- Detailed discussion of fabrication, indications, and contraindications for maxillary orthotics.
- Categorization includes anterior bite plane, posterior bite plane, full-coverage bite plane (permissive), and centric relation splint, neuromuscular splint, anterior repositioning appliance, activators (directive).
Conclusions:
- Maxillary orthotics offer a range of treatment options for TMJ disorders.
- Proper selection and application of these appliances are key to successful orthodontic and TMJ management.