Creating Custom Splints and Nightguards
Splints and nightguards are essential tools in modern dentistry, designed to protect teeth and alleviate conditions such as bruxism (teeth grinding), temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and teeth misalignment. At ProCrown Dental Lab, we use cutting-edge materials and advanced technology to craft high-quality, custom-made nightguards that ensure superior comfort, durability, and performance. Here’s a detailed look into the process we follow, including the use of KeySplint resin and innovative thermodynamic features.
Step 1: Digital Scanning – Precision Starts Here
The creation of any dental appliance begins with a highly accurate digital scan of the patient’s teeth. Digital scanning replaces traditional impressions, offering patients a faster, more comfortable experience while providing unparalleled precision. These scans capture every detail of the teeth and gums, serving as the foundation for designing a perfectly fitting nightguard.
Step 2: Digital Design – Customizing the Perfect Fit
The data from the digital scan is then uploaded into specialized CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software. Our skilled technicians use this software to design a nightguard tailored to the patient’s bite and specific needs. This step allows us to optimize the thickness, coverage, and flexibility of the appliance. Whether it’s a hard, soft, or dual-layer nightguard, the design ensures optimal functionality and comfort.
One of the standout features of our designs is the incorporation of thermodynamic properties. Using advanced materials, our nightguards mold to the patient’s mouth with heat activation, ensuring an even better fit after wear.
Step 3: 3D Printing with KeySplint Resin
Once the design is finalized, the nightguard is fabricated using state-of-the-art 3D printing technology. At ProCrown Dental Lab, we utilize KeySplint resin, a material known for its strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility. KeySplint resin is specifically engineered for dental appliances, ensuring durability and precision while maintaining patient comfort.
The 3D printing process allows us to create nightguards with incredible accuracy, replicating every detail of the digital design. KeySplint resin’s thermodynamic properties make the nightguard adaptable to the patient’s mouth, delivering a snug fit and superior performance over time.
Step 4: Choosing the Right Material – Hard vs. Soft Nightguards
Depending on the patient’s needs, we offer several types of nightguards:
Hard Nightguards: These are made from rigid materials for patients with severe bruxism or TMJ disorders. Hard nightguards provide maximum protection against grinding and clenching, ensuring long-term durability.
Soft Nightguards: Crafted from flexible materials, these are ideal for patients with mild to moderate bruxism or for those who prefer a softer, more cushioned feel.
Dual-Layer Nightguards: Combining a hard outer layer with a soft inner lining, these nightguards offer the perfect balance of strength and comfort.
KeySplint resin’s versatility allows us to craft all these variations with precision, ensuring that each nightguard meets the highest standards of protection and patient satisfaction.
Step 5: Polishing and Quality Assurance
Before the nightguard is delivered, it undergoes a rigorous quality assurance process. Our technicians ensure the appliance meets ProCrown’s high standards of precision and craftsmanship. The nightguard is polished to remove rough edges and enhance comfort. Additionally, we verify that it fits accurately with the patient’s bite and performs its intended function.
Why Choose ProCrown Dental Lab for Splints and Nightguards?
At ProCrown Dental Lab, we combine advanced technology, innovative materials, and expert craftsmanship to create splints and nightguards that dentists and patients trust.
KeySplint Resin Advantage: Our use of KeySplint resin ensures strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility for long-lasting and patient-friendly appliances.
Thermodynamic Fit: Nightguards with thermodynamic properties adapt to the patient’s mouth for a custom fit that improves over time.
Cutting-Edge Workflow: Our digital process ensures accuracy, efficiency, and faster turnaround times.
From preventing teeth grinding to alleviating TMJ pain, ProCrown Dental Lab delivers superior solutions to meet the needs of dental professionals and their patients. Partner with us to experience unmatched quality and exceptional service.