Abstract
Digital technologies have widened their horizons into the world of dental medicine and now further expanding to cover all branches. This new modern technology replaces traditional laboratory techniques allowing effective patient care. Patients who suffer from bruxism-the act of involuntary habitual grinding of teeth-have widely been benefited by splint treatments. The aim of this article is to display the variety of occlusal splints that can be created by the 3Shape Digital Design Software and their application in specific clinical situations. Six variations in the splints were created digitally-three with uncombined designs and the remaining three with a combination of two of the main options available. During this study, 36 splints were made for patients aged 24 to 55 inclusively. The largest number of splints according to the clinical picture were made of "raise to antagonist cusp tips" (14 pieces) and the remaining were of combined type "raise to antagonist cusp tips + raise to antagonist plane" (12 pieces). There thickness was within the range of 1.5 and 5 mm. 3Shape Digital Design Software-Splint Studio is a suitable system for designing and creating occlusal splints with respect to certain clinical situations. It is possible to combine the three main types in a separate section of the dental arch according to the case.
Highlights
Bruxism is a common phenomenon within todays’ society
The aim of this article is to display the variety of occlusal splints that can be created by the 3Shape Digital Design Software and their application in specific clinical situations
The largest number of splints according to the clinical picture were made of “raise to antagonist cusp tips” (14 pieces) and the remaining were of combined type “raise to antagonist cusp tips þ raise to antagonist plane” (12 pieces)
Summary
Bruxism appears to be modulated by various neurotransmitters in the central nervous system. Factors such as smoking, alcohol, drugs, medical diseases, and trauma play a key role in the etiology of bruxism. Psychological factors, for example, stress and personality, are frequently mentioned as a key factor causing bruxism.[1] Studies have shown that individuals at high risk are individuals under daily stress such as students, career-driven individuals, individuals going through daily life troubles, and compassionate people.[2]. Treatment of bruxism begins with the placement of an occlusal splint. In some cases, this is sufficient, but more often ongoing treatment is required, for example, fixing the new position by the methods of adhesive restorations, prosthetic structures, or orthodontic treatment.[3]
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