A Simple Technique to Fabricate Custom Made Occlusal Plane Template

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Dental Prosthetics
• Occlusion

Background:

• The occlusal plane, defined by the curves of Spee and Wilson, is crucial for dental alignment.
• Managing uneven occlusal planes is vital for successful long-term dental treatment.
• Current occlusal plane analyzers, like the Yurkstas metal template, have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a simple fabrication method for a transparent occlusal plane template.
• To present an alternative to existing non-transparent occlusal plane devices.
• To improve the evaluation and management of occlusal plane discrepancies.

Main Methods:

• Fabrication of a transparent occlusal plane template using a straightforward procedure.
• Utilizing the transparent template for evaluating occlusal plane issues.
• Comparing the transparent template's advantages over the Yurkstas metal occlusal template.

Main Results:

• A transparent occlusal plane template was successfully fabricated.
• The transparent template offers improved visibility compared to metal alternatives.
• The new template facilitates better assessment and management of occlusal plane problems.

Conclusions:

• A transparent occlusal plane template provides a practical and effective tool for dentists.
• This innovation overcomes the transparency limitations of traditional metal occlusal templates.
• The described fabrication method allows for easy creation of this valuable dental device.