Nightguards, Ortho's and other appliances

Upper or lower 2mm Soft nightguard

This appliance is designed for bruxism, bite raising and to alleviate headaches. It is usually 2mm thick, but is available in varying thicknesses according to requirements.

More information is available on our specialist site www.bruxism.co.uk

Upper or lower Soft/Hard Nightguard

As with the soft nightguard, the softhard is designed for bruxism, bite raising and to alleviate headaches. It uniquely combines a rigid bite surface and soft fit surface to provide comfort and durability. It is approximately 2mm thick, and is also available thicker if required.

Hard Nightguards

The hard nightguard is predominately used for raising the bite, preventing bruxism and to alleviate headaches. Available with ball or Adams clasps

Essix/Duran retainer

The Essix/Duran can be used to stabilise teeth whilst they settle after a fixed ortho treatment or to steady teeth between ortho treatments.

Brux Checker®

The Brux Checker(R) is a foil which is has a colour coating added on one side. The patient then wears this overnight and the abrasion of the coating will allow the surgeon to evaluate the grinding pattern and assists in the choice of appliance for the planning of TMJ or bruxism treatment. It is also well suited to checking occlusion after prosthdontic treatment. This appliance is dispatched to you on the day it is received.

Ortho retainer

Ortho retainers are excellent for post remedial cases and are available in various colours, with striping and motifs. Please phone for availability and design specifications.

Gelb appliance

This splint is always constructed on the lower arch and incorporates a lingual bar, two ball clasps and posterior acrylic bite pads. It is designed to reposition the mandible and neuromuscular balance.

Trauma splint

Dental trauma splints prevent the dislocation of repositioned or replanted teeth, by stabilising them during the periodontal tissues healing period. The splint is flexible enough to allow natural movement and to reduce the risk of external root resorption.

Gingiva mask

There are three usual fields in which to use a gingival mask:

• Cosmetic treatment of gum recession owing to illness
• Protection of exposed cervical areas after a periodontal treatment
• Interim prostheses after provision with implants.

Gingival masks are made in Valplast(R) material.