The ARS to reposition the mandible in a forward position while allowing the disc assembly to resume a more normal position in relation to the condyle and fossa. The ARS can be used as an upper or lower appliance. The upper appliance is generally worn at night, as speaking may be difficult due to the anterior ramp. For daytime wear, a lower ARS can be made with the duplicate mandibular position.

The Anterior Repositioning Splint is made of clear acrylic and ball clasps can be added for additional retention. The anterior ramp is trimmed to a height of approximately 5mm.  For your convenience, our lab is equipped with Panadent, SAM, and Denar articulators.

The Flat Plane Splint, also called a Relaxation Splint, is a full occlusal appliance used to guide patients into an improved TMJ position.  This can be made on the upper or lower arch in order to achieve balance contacts with opposing posterior fit and incisal anterior edges.  Treatment often starts with slight indexing with gradual smoothing of the occlusal surface as treatment progresses, allowing the patient to slide freely.  This appliance can also be manufactured without indexing to allow you to establish the bite.

The Mandibular Orthopedic Repositioning Appliance (MORA), also known as a Gelb Splint, is a flat plane splint fabricated on the lower arch consisting of posterior occlusal coverage joined together by a metal anterior lingual bar.  The appliance is designed to reposition the mandible forward while allowing normal relationships of the condyle, disc and fossa.  The occlusal surfaces are indexed and standard advancement is about 2mm.

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Dual Laminate Splints can be fabricated for the upper or lower arch and consist of a soft inner liner laminated with a hard outer shell.  The dual laminate material acts as a shock absorber while stabilizing occlusal fit to prevent damage to teeth and TMJ joint.  The dual laminate material can be used in other designs where a hard acrylic design may be difficult to seat, especially patients with severe undercuts.

We also offer a variety of different wire sizes and types, clasping, and acrylic colors and trimming options to meet your patient’s needs.

• Occlusal Indexing

• Dual Laminate Material Option

• Ball Clasps

When filling out your prescription sheet, please be sure to mark the desired design or feel free to draw the design of your desired specifications.

Please also feel free to call our lab and speak with one of our technicians directly for assistance on a case.