Tag: bite splint atlanta

  • Splint Repair and Tips

    Splint Repair and Tips

    Ideally the splint is designed to prevent failures from happening.  But when they do, it is good to be able to understand how and why the failure occurred, and to know what to do about it. Splint repair and tips to prevent failure are helpful to predict and manage the occasional difficulties in splint therapy. Understanding…

  • Splint for Canine Transposition

    Splint for Canine Transposition

    Canine transposition means the canines are in the position of missing lateral incisors — or in the switched position of upper premolars. This rare but non pathologic variation of tooth position can be challenging to determine how the biting forces should be spread across the teeth.    In general, a splint for canine transposition can be managed…