Fitting a Bite Splint

Fitting a bite splint to achieve its original design requires attention to how the splint fits over the teeth it engages – as well as the opposing row of teeth. This installation shows some postural concepts in positioning the patient within the dental chair to optimally improve the cranio-cervical relationship prior to adapting the maxillary-mandibular relationship.

Feel free to view this PDF file to learn about the technique I’ve used with success – I have added a little of my own insights but mostly adopted the principles and techniques from others!  There are videos of the techniques in the full Keynote or PowerPoint which I can send upon request.

Caughey fitting bite splint


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