{"id":2307,"date":"2016-10-30T01:05:01","date_gmt":"2016-10-30T01:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caugheydds.com\/?p=2307"},"modified":"2024-06-29T00:23:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T00:23:56","slug":"sphenoid-position-splint-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/2016\/10\/30\/sphenoid-position-splint-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Sphenoid position | Splint design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sphenoid position is a prominent feature of a R TMCC positional pattern. In that position, the greater wing of the sphenoid is more superior on the Right side, than on the Left.<\/p>\n<p>Without regard for the position a patient is in (R TMCC versus neutrality), even the most conscientious dentist will adjust a bite splint to have the effect of locking in this asymmetric position of the sphenoid bone, and thus, the position of the neck.<\/p>\n<p>Identification of the patient&#8217;s position is the first step. For patients that can achieve cranial neutrality, a splint that appears balanced IS BALANCED. However, for a patient that cannot achieve this neutral state, the dentist can design the contacts on the bite splint to induce a reduction of the sphenoid torque.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2309\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2309\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.48.53-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2309\" src=\"https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.48.53-PM-300x229.png\" alt=\"This bite splint has been adjusted to create a slightly earlier contact across the Left posterior teeth.\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.48.53-PM-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.48.53-PM-500x382.png 500w, https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.48.53-PM-98x75.png 98w, https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.48.53-PM-480x367.png 480w, https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.48.53-PM.png 516w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This bite splint has been adjusted to create a slightly earlier contact across the Left posterior teeth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2308\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2308\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.42.26-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2308 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.42.26-PM-300x229.png\" alt=\"Sphenoid position is altered by torque from L mandibular contact.\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.42.26-PM-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.42.26-PM-500x381.png 500w, https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.42.26-PM-768x585.png 768w, https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.42.26-PM-98x75.png 98w, https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.42.26-PM-480x366.png 480w, https:\/\/caugheydds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-29-at-8.42.26-PM.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Earlier pressure on L posterior teeth facilitates rotation of sphenoid up on L greater wing, down on R.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After the patient achieves a neutral TMCC, Hruska adduction lift scores can then increase since this neutrality is required for integration. After a patient has achieved a 3\/5 R HAdLT, the splint can be balanced in the traditional understanding, with even markings on both sides.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sphenoid position is a prominent feature of a R TMCC positional pattern. In that position, the greater wing of the sphenoid is more superior on the Right side, than on the Left. 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