Features

• Anterior lingual discluding ramp
• Indicated for maxillary arch only
• Fabricated in dual laminate
• Only covers 6-11

Benefits

• Protects porcelain restorations
• Prevents tooth damage
• May relieve jaw and neck pain
• Provides 70% reduction in the intensity of bruxism
• Eliminates posterior clenching
• Stabilizes occlusion for TMD patients
• More comfortable than full arch appliances
• Extremely high patient compliance.

Clinical Instructions

Initial Impression Appointment:

1. Simply take a PVS impression of mandibular and maxillary arches.
2. No special bite registration is required.

Delivery Instructions:

1. Simply insert the appliance in the patient’s mouth and check that it cannot be easily removed with just the lip or tongue pressure.
2. Adjust the device and ensure the patient cannot retrude the mandible past the posterior edge of the ramp. This is best done with the patient lying down. The lingual ramp is designed to guide the incisors onto the incisal table. It is vital that the occlusal load is distributed evenly over 3 or 4 opposing incisor teeth to optimize bruxism inhibition.
3. The vertical opening with the appliance does not need to be more than 2 millimeters in the majority of cases because minimal clearance of posterior teeth is all that is required for all positions of the mandible.
4. Be sure to check that the incisal table is at right angles to the long axis of the opposing anterior teeth.
5. Because some patients occasionally require extra time to adapt to their splint, it is crucial that these patients only wear their splint for a few hours before bed until they become more familiar and comfortable with the appliance. Some initial muscle tenderness is not uncommon in patients, especially for those who have not worn splints previously.

Best Practices 

1. Only the four opposing incisor teeth should contact the incisal table simultaneously. To facilitate muscle relaxation, check that the opposing cuspids do not contact the incisal table.
2. There should be no posterior contacts against the appliance when the opposing incisors are in contact with the incisal table or in any excursive movement. Opposing cuspids may contact the appliance in lateral excursions. Cuspid contact in lateral excursions will not diminish the inhibition effect.
3. It is recommended to make contact with the patient soon after the insert appointment to assess the BiteSoft® splint for comfort and compliance. Review the appliance and teeth at regular intervals.

The BiteSoft® splint is designed to help patients who clench or grind their teeth at night.

Dentists who prescribe the BiteSoft® splint can help reduce discomfort and promote a more restful night’s sleep.

If your patient suffers from TMJ or Bruxism, the BiteSoft® device can be a safe, pain-free, and effective way to reduce adverse symptoms.

BiteSoft® is one of the most effective treatments for bruxism and TMJ pain. Because of its therapeutic design and comfort patients will love it and wear it.