Your Source for
Splint Expertise
Disorders of the jaw joint along with myofacial pain have become subjects
of great concern for the general practitioner today. More and more adult
patients are being seen with Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction,
suffering from local (neck, shoulder or sinus) pain, clicking in the joints,
pronounced malocclusion, impaired excursion in opening of the mouth or deviant
motions of the jaw. Untreated TMJ problems can even lead to osteoarthritis
and generative joint disease.
With the increased
attention placed on the function of the jaws and craniomandibular musculature,
orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning have progressed markedly.
Almost every day, new results from clinical, anatomical and experimental
studies are opening new perspectives in the treatment of patients with
occlusal disorders. Orthopedic splint therapy has become an exacting science
- a science that requires experienced, professional support personnel. Space Maintainers
Laboratories Canada Ltd. has answered the challenge. Our outstanding Splint
Department is staffed with well-trained, experienced and creative technical
specialists fully versed in the complete range of today's splint techniques.
And, our ongoing staff training program keeps them and Space Maintainers
on the leading edge of splint technology. Your complete source for all
the various styles of surgical, TMJ and Bruxism splints available, the
Space Maintainers Splint Department offers all of today's popular splint
designs. And, our specialists are always ready to take on your special
or custom requirements when they arise. For splints that fit
and function exactly as you prescribed, talk to the professionals at Space
Maintainers. They're the specialists in splint design.
MORA
Appliance
The Mandibular Orthopedic Repositioning Appliance (as described by
Dr. Gelb) has been designed to reposition the mandible with its condyle
(achieves optimal neuromuscular balance as well as balanced condyle-fossae
relationships). The appliance consists of clear acrylic bite pads
covering the molars and bicuspids connected by a heavy, oval lingual
bar. |
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Protective
Splint
A simple, inexpensive, vacuum formed splint designed to protect tooth
structure on either the maxilliary or mandibular arch. Due to the
thin nature of the material, a minimum bite opening of 1 to 2 mm.
is possible. Occlusal facets are automatically duplicated in the appliance. |
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Horseshoe
Splint
A popular bruxism splint, the Horseshoe features minimal occlusal
coverage for maximum patient comfort. A twisted brass reinforcement
wire carefully placed across the lingual anterior position of the
appliance provides added strength. The acrylic occlusal surface can
be either smooth or with occlusal facets. |
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MAY
T.M.J. Splint
Similar in concept to the MORA Splint, the MAY T.M.J. Splint utilizes
a lingual acrylic reinforced with twisted brass strengthening wire
to support the occlusal pads. Proponents have been successfully treating
a variety of symptoms throughout the body by using these splints to
relieve dental stress. However, advanced study of the technique seems
to be a prerequisite to optimum results with this appliance. |
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Maxilliary
/ Mandibular Bruxism Splints
The basic appliance consists of clear acrylic (for esthetics) covering
the entire maxilliary or mandibular arch, heat cured for maximum strength.
Careful finishing is required so each opposing tooth bears equally
on the acrylic biting surface. For ease of insertion and removal as
well as proper retention, the model must be carefully surveyed and
the undercuts blocked out by the laboratory before appliance construction.
The prescription should indicate whether a smooth bite plane or occlusal
facets are required. A wax bite must be taken to the correct vertical
opening desired for the entire appliance. |
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Also Available:*
| *In addition
to the designs listed here, the splint department at Space Maintainers
Laboratories Canada fabricates a wide variety of other appliances. |
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