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Digital occlusal splints.

Mark Lauren1, Fred McIntyre

  • 1Great Lakes Orthodontics, USA. mlauren@greatlakesortho.com

Dentistry Today
|March 12, 2008
PubMed
Summary

A new digital workflow for occlusal splints offers precise control and consistent results. This computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) method reduces adjustment time in clinical practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Technology
  • Digital Dentistry
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Traditional occlusal splint fabrication can be time-consuming and technique-sensitive.
  • Existing computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems offer potential for improved accuracy in dental restorations.
  • Digital workflows are increasingly adopted in restorative dentistry for enhanced precision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel digital process for the fabrication of occlusal splints.
  • To evaluate the precision and consistency of the digital workflow compared to conventional methods.
  • To assess the clinical applicability and efficiency of the new digital process.

Main Methods:

  • The digital process involves intraoral or model scanning, followed by customized CAD design.
  • Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is used for precise machining of the occlusal splints.
  • The workflow is designed for both mounted and unmounted articulator cases.

Main Results:

  • The digital process provides precise and consistent control over articulation and design parameters.
  • Over 2,500 beta cases have been completed using this digital workflow.
  • A general reduction in adjustment time has been reported by users in beta testing.

Conclusions:

  • The described digital process offers a viable and efficient alternative for producing occlusal splints.
  • The CAD/CAM approach ensures high precision and reproducibility in splint fabrication.
  • Clinical outcomes suggest a significant improvement in workflow efficiency and reduced chairside adjustments.

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Quasistatic Mechanical Testing for Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing Occlusal Veneers Cemented to Milled Dentin Analog Material

Published on: December 20, 2024