Correct diagnosis and treatment planning is crucial. A diagnostic wax up is essential to allow conservative preparation and prototype fabrication and thus verifying any change in the occlusal scheme.

Glidewell has introduced the Comfort3D bite splint, a custom occlusal guard made with digital design and 3D-printing technology. The Comfort3D bite splint can help protect dentition and most dental ...

Occlusal trauma has been defined as 'injury to the periodontium resulting from occlusal forces which exceed the reparative capacity of the attachment apparatus': ie the tissue injury occurs because ...

The brain training induced by occlusal guards may be one of the main reasons for this, according to the researchers. "Oral tactile stimuli would likely change in the presence of an occlusal guard, ...