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The occlusal guard: a simplified technique for fabrication and equilibration
John Antonelli1, Timothy L Hottel, Sharon C Siegel
1College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
General Dentistry
|May 8, 2013
Summary
Hard occlusal guards effectively treat myofascial pain and protect teeth. This study presents a simplified technique for fabricating these guards, improving their application in dental restorations and prostheses.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Oral Rehabilitation
Background:
- Hard occlusal guards are clinically effective for managing myofascial pain.
- They serve multiple roles in restorative and implant dentistry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a simplified technique for fabricating occlusal guards.
- To ensure proper wax model design for acrylic processing.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a wax model for an occlusal guard.
- Processing the guard in acrylic, similar to complete denture construction.
Main Results:
- The described technique allows for the fabrication of a properly designed occlusal guard.
- The method is compatible with standard complete denture processing techniques.
Conclusions:
- A simplified occlusal guard fabrication technique is presented.
- This technique facilitates the use of occlusal guards for various dental applications, including pain management and prosthetic support.
