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Maxillary occlusal device designed with an anterior platform for guiding the occlusal adjustments during the delivery
John C Kois1,2,3, Dean E Kois1,3, Jonathan M Zeitler1
1Kois Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Objective:
To describe a technique for fabricating an additively manufactured maxillary occlusal device using a complete digital workflow.
Clinical Considerations:
The maxillary occlusal device design may include an anterior platform to guide the positioning of the mandible in a reproducible position for facilitating the delivery procedure.
Conclusions:
The described technique provides a more efficient and less time-consuming method for designing and manufacturing a printed occlusal device, when compared with conventional fabrication techniques.
Clinical Significance:
The additively manufactured occlusal device designed with an anterior platform guides the positioning of the mandible in a reproducible position, facilitates the delivery procedures, and produces a more efficient and less time-consuming method when compared with conventional methods.
