Orthodontic Splints have always allowed the practitioner a trial phase of therapy in derangement cases, TMJ and other craniomandibular disorders, without making irreversible changes in condylar position. Unfortunately, splints were typically constructed from a hard acrylic material that was subject to breakage, difficult to work with and often uncomfortable to wear. Clear-Flex™ is constructed using a unique, clear thermo-elastic material with memory. This material resists breakage and still allows the splint to maintain its original shape.

Once warmed under hot tap water, the splint becomes flexible for easy insertion. As it cools, the splint returns to its original shape and conforms to the teeth providing excellent retention. Clasping is almost eliminated, usually indicated only in cases where there is no height of contour. If required, ball clasps can be easily added on the linguals and buccals of the bicuspids and molars. The soft nature of the material greatly improves patient comfort, acceptance and compliance.

Wide Range Of Applications
Clear-Flex™ splints should be employed for patients with only a minor or moderate history of grinding and clenching (i.e., where minor wear facets are visible). Suitable for all splint designs (e.g., Gelb, MORA, May, Sears, Jankelson, Tanner, etc.), Clear-Flex™ can be used to:

	Reproduce mandibular rest position as a centric occlusion position.
	Provide therapeutic occlusion in harmony with the neuromuscular patterns.
	Provide disclusion guidance that frees masticatory system from unwanted posterior interferences.
	Provide a masticatory machine which can apply maximum force with minimum self destruction and pain.
	Can be utilized for all splint designs (e.g. Gelb, MORA, May, Sears, Jankelson, Tanner, etc.).

Clear-Flex™ "gives" a little intraorally making accurate cuspid rise more difficult to attain. If cuspid rise is important, Dual-Flex® is required for better wear and greater cuspid rise accuracy.