Splint of periodontics
Prevent movement of the teeth after periodontal treatment.
Occlusal splint or download or even de -
Aims to modify the patient's occlusion.
Buccal apparatus consists of a plastic that is
placed in one of the dental arches to avoid coming into contact with some teeth
to bring the jaw joints to a position where proper biting on it or to
"forget" mandibular positions inadequate and incorrect when the teeth
are kept tight, or to avoid the wear of the teeth (bruxism), as the plastic
plate is soft, wearing these.
What is a dental
splint?
Dental splints are manufactured by a dental technician from plastics or acrylic
resins, which cover all or parts of the dental arches. Different splints may
have different purposes, thus depending on the objective that one seeks to use
different types of dental splints:
Whitening splint
Remain on the surface of a tooth bleaching agent.
Splint keeping orthodontics
Impede the movement of the teeth after orthodontic treatment.
Surgical splint
Impede the movement of the teeth after surgical treatment.
Mouth Protectors
They protect the teeth during the practice of certain physical exercises such
as various sports: boxing, basketball, etc..
