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Splints
Splints are ideal in protecting your patient’s teeth against bruxing, clenching and work to eliminate or reduce the risk of fractures of their restorations. Pow Laboratories offers a full line of material options to meet the comfort and retention needs of your patient.
We offer a variety of materials to accommodate the design needs and achieve desired comfort level for your patient. Splint materials can be utilized in Flat Occlusal Plane Splint, Deprogrammer, NTIs, Gelbs, Daytime or Nighttime Appliances, Repositioning Splints and Airway Opening Appliances. All splints are labelled with the patient’s name, date of fabrication and are supported with a 1 year warranty against material defect or patient fracture.
Thermoplastic- Impak
Thermoplastic offers a variety of splint design options. The flexible nature of the finished splint coupled with the hardness of the NFC resin makes for a comfortable long-lasting splint. Our thermoplastic splint is Health Canada-approved product and does not contain PBT or vPvB chemicals. Prior to insert, it is recommended to run the splint under warm water for approx. 30 seconds.
Customized designs are available using Sparkles, Glow in the Dark, Neon and Multicolored options. Stickers, logos and decals are available to increase patient compliance in wearing.
3D Printed Thermoplastic
3D Printed Thermoplastic is available in a variety of designs using Printed KeySplint Soft material. The snug, yet flexible nature of the finished splint provides comfort and retention patients prefer. KeySplint Soft splints are stain resistant, offer strong protection against bruxism and are Health Canada approved.
Prior to insert, it is recommended to run the splint under warm water for approx. 1 minute.
Hard Acrylic
Hard Acrylic is a non-flexible material with no memory. Hard acrylic is a durable splint that maintains rigidity and protection from opposing dentition. Designed to keep the jaw in a neutral position to relieve pressure. Some patients can experience levels of sensitivity and there is an increased chance of fracture as is dependent on the proper usage of the patient.
Dual Laminate
Dual Laminate is the layering of two materials. This is a comfortable option for patients. Hard acrylic can be added to this night guard to protect against clenching and grinding. The nature of the product challenges relines possibilities. This product is a good consideration for patients that are particularly sensitive and apprehensive about using a hard acrylic splint.
Thermaflex Splints
Thermaflex splints are designed as a two-layered splint. The clear aspect of the splint against the patient’s dentition is the Thermaflex material with hard acrylic opposing the other arch. Patients can run splint under warm water to soften the material for insert, lowering the risk of fracture with the memory of the material.
Clear Retainers
Clear Retainers are designed using Essix®, a thin transparent plastic material. Available in different gauged thickness to be used for post ortho retention or minor tooth correction. Designed to fit over and around teeth in full arch. Easy for patients to remove and clean.
Clear retainers are recommended for short-term use only.
Manufacturing Requirements
When sending in a case for fabrication please include both upper and lower models, impressions or an intraoral scan and bite to ensure proper fit and comfort for your patient and avoid adjustments chairside.
Splints require 4 full days to fabricate and can be fabricated on either maxillary or mandibular arches.