In addressing the widespread challenge of bruxism, dental professionals often turn to dental splints as valuable tools. These devices are crafted not only to combat bruxism but also to tackle various dental complexities.
Managing bruxism involves a combination of stress reduction, pharmacological interventions, and the use of precisely crafted oral appliances. This approach aims to achieve neuromuscular equilibrium and counteract parafunctional forces, contributing to overall patient well-being.
In the dental field, splints play a crucial role, serving as practical allies rather than mere appliances. Their applications range from preventing bruxism to safeguarding teeth during contact sports, making them indispensable in modern dental practices.
As the demand for sophisticated solutions grows, dental professionals are increasingly seeking nuanced approaches that go beyond traditional tools. The focus is on practical and effective strategies to meet the evolving needs of patients and redefine the standards of excellence in the field.
The world of dental splints is experiencing a remarkable surge in demand. According to industry reports, splint demand is increasing at an annual rate of 5.5% globally, signifying a growing need for effective and efficient splint solutions. Bruxism can lead to severe dental complications, making it the perfect starting point for understanding the importance of splints in dental care. Solutions like the Michigan Splint and Night Guard that have long been stalwarts in the fight against Bruxism to prevent teeth from grinding against each other. However, the world of splints is vast, and innovation knows no bounds. As demands increase, the need for diverse and efficient solutions has become paramount.
Permissive Splints: Permissive splints are designed to provide freedom of movement to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the associated muscles. These splints allow natural jaw movements without imposing restrictions. They are often used to alleviate pain and discomfort caused by TMJ disorders, allowing the joint to function without hindrance.
Directive Splints (Non-Permissive Splints): Directive splints, on the other hand, guide or direct the movement of the jaw into a specific position. These splints are customized to correct abnormal bite patterns or misalignments. By guiding the jaw into a predetermined position, directive splints aim to adjust the bite and alleviate symptoms related to malocclusion, bruxism.
Some of the most prescribed dental splints have a vast array of demand within dental offices, including the stabilization splint, sublingual splint, retainers, emergency splint, surgical splint, occlusal equilibration unit, sports guard, whitening trays, and the following, which are high demand splints:
The choice of splint material significantly influences the effectiveness and comfort of a device. Not to mention that the intention of the device determines the “best use” for material selection. With Primeprint's innovative materials and high degree of automation, dental professionals have access to a spectrum of options tailored to specific patient needs.
Primeprint offers a range of splint materials, each catering to different flexibility, hardness, and transparency requirements. The introduction of a flexible splint solution within this range, marked by a thinner wall thickness, represents a significant leap forward in esthetics. The innovative materials not only enhance patient comfort but also offer dental professionals a streamlined workflow.
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All resin options integrate seamlessly into the DS intelligent material management system, ensuring a consistent process. However, Primeprint Splint SF and ST enable progressive improvements.
The process of in-house manufacturing with Primeprint follows a structured and efficient workflow:
The innovative material handling concept including Material Unit and Primeprint Box enables clean and secure handling, eliminating direct contact to the uncured resin.It offers essential UV light protection for unparalleled safety and precision in dental procedures.
* Primeprint Box: The secure and clean transport system is central to the hardware process, ensuring the building platform's safety within the enclosed yellow transport box, where a robot arm automatically handles the building platform within Primeprint and Primeprint PPU, avoiding skin contact, providing protection against breakage, dust, and UV light, all supported by RFID coding.
* Material Unit: Automated and secure material management eliminates manual pouring with supplied cartridges, identified and monitored through RFID tags and color coding for various indications. The material cartridge pairs efficiently with the system, enabling swift transitions between different materials.
Dentsply Sirona takes the dental professional's journey a step further with DS Core Create Design Service that optimizes the splint workflow. Dental professionals can now delegate the design process to certified DS Core Create partner labs, ensuring high-quality service with a fast turnaround time.* This service can be seamlessly connected to existing scanning equipment and designs can be immediately printed in-house with Primeprint Solution, allowing dental professionals to focus on what truly matters: patient care. When time is scarce, complexities arise, or design feels overwhelming, dentists trust DS Core Create to simplify the process and deliver optimal solutions.
*DS Core Create Design Service is currently available in the US, New Zealand, Australia, and Germany
Dental splints have transcended from being mere night guards to becoming intricate solutions that address a multitude of concerns. With innovations like Primeprint and DS Core Create, Dentsply Sirona aims to exceed expectations and deliver unparalleled dental solutions. Dental professionals are now equipped with precision tools and exceptional service, ensuring predictable clinical outcomes for their patients while making their practices more efficient and profitable.
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