{"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":"
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
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
Identification of the patient’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
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