Talon™ Occlusal Splints & Splint Success Guide

Specifically, I like the Kois facial analyzer bow. This tool allows you to take a very quick face-bow record, and establish the relationship of the central incisors to the condyles and capture an accurate horizontal and plane of occlusion.

It also allows the technicians to mount your casts quickly and accurately onto a semi-adjustable articulator (Panadent). Mounting the case onto a semi-adjustable articulator will enable the technician to more accurately refine the appliance to your occlusal records.

Prescribing a Talon™ Appliance is your silver bullet to patient comfort.

Talon™ appliances are much easier to deliver than conventional hard appliances.

Most clinicians have often experienced that splints and orthotics can take an inordinate amount of chair-time to get the patient comfortable. Talon™ appliances solve this challenge by combining the best features of a hard splint and a soft splint while eliminating the inherent disadvantages of either type.

The portion of the appliance that comes in contact with the teeth is made of a soft, thermoplastic polymer. The appliance can be pre-warmed in warm water to allow for a “custom fit” every time the patient inserts it. It is this attribute that allows Talon™ appliances to deliver an extremely comfortable wearing experience while maintaining maximum retention.

Talon™ material is engineered for ideal comfort and retention at body temperature. It provides superior retention without creating any forces that can cause the teeth or tissues to become sore. Internal adjustments are virtually nonexistent due to the “custom fit” experience at each insertion. The pliable thermoplastic interior is bonded to a hard acrylic shell that allows for occlusal build up and normal occlusal adjustments. Unlike other thermoplastics currently available, Talon™ maintains its original flexibility for years. A hard acrylic is chemically bonded to processed Talon™ material to form splint's occlusal surface, allowing easy, precise occlusal adjustments. Proper proprioceptive response with the opposing dentition is maintained.