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Dimensional stability of occlusal splints

D M Bohnenkamp1

  • 1Sheppard Air Force Base, Tex. USA.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Acrylic resin occlusal splints fabricated using sprinkle-on techniques showed superior dimensional stability. Storing splints in a wet environment also minimized distortion, crucial for accurate dental restorations.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Prosthodontics
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Acrylic resin occlusal splints are vital for managing temporomandibular disorders and bruxism.
  • Dimensional stability of these splints is critical for treatment efficacy and patient comfort.
  • Variations in fabrication and storage can significantly impact the accuracy and longevity of occlusal splints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dimensional stability of acrylic resin occlusal splints fabricated using different techniques.
  • To evaluate the effect of storage conditions (wet vs. dry) on the dimensional accuracy of the splints.
  • To identify optimal fabrication and storage methods for enhancing the precision of occlusal splints.

Main Methods:

  • Five distinct fabrication techniques were employed to create acrylic resin occlusal splint specimens.
  • A specialized research model was used to simulate clinical tooth coverage.
  • Specimens were measured over two weeks under controlled wet or dry storage conditions.

Main Results:

  • Sprinkle-on fabrication techniques demonstrated significantly less dimensional change compared to other methods.
  • Acrylic resin specimens stored in a wet environment exhibited reduced distortion over the 2-week period.
  • Heat-cured denture processing and vacuum-adapted techniques showed greater dimensional instability.

Conclusions:

  • The choice of fabrication technique profoundly influences the dimensional stability of acrylic resin occlusal splints.
  • Wet storage conditions are recommended to preserve the dimensional accuracy of fabricated splints.
  • Sprinkle-on techniques offer a promising method for producing dimensionally stable occlusal splints.

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