Pre-treatment with occlusal splints

1. The indication, occlusal design and handling will be discussed for

– relaxation splint;

– stabilization splint;

– reposition splint;

– decompression splint;

– verticalization splint.

2. Given the indication is correct occlusal splints can be mighty tools in the pre-treatment of craniomandibular disorders.

3. The primary advantage of the occlusal splint over other types of occlusal treatment is that the occlusion can be altered without making it necessary to then irreversiblymodify the patient`s dentition.

4.This lecture will not only focus on the preconditions for a successful therapy using different types of occlusal splints, but will also discuss the limitations and problems of this kind of occlusion-related treatment.