Occlusal splints are specially designed mouth guards for individuals who have a history of pain and dysfunction associated with their bite or grind their teeth or have completed full mouth reconstruction. An occlusal splint is customized to suit the specific needs of an individual. It is made from a processed acrylic resin and is designed to guide the jaw as it moves side-to-side and front-to-back. This precise custom device not only protects the teeth from harmful habits, but it supports the TMJ and the muscles that are used in chewing. There are different types of occlusal type according to need for what it is being made: The muscle repositioning splint
The anterior stop splint
The articular repositioning splint
The decompression splint
The stabilizing splint
The nocturnal protection splint
