Construction of a ceramometal mandibular repositioning splint

This article described laboratory and chairside techniques for making a porcelain-bonded-to-metal occlusal overlay repositioning splint and suggests how both dental laboratory technician and dentist can anticipate and overcome some problems commonly encountered during fabrication and seating. A ceramometal occlusal overlay and repositioning splint is often the splint of choice for patients who must wear one at all times during prolonged occlusal splint therapy. Unlike the commonly used acrylic resin splints, the ceramometal splint is durable, provides good esthetics and anatomic functional tooth form, and can be worn at all times including meals.