Bite splint

Teeth grinding (medical term: bruxism) is actually not a disease, but only a symptom that can be caused by a wide variety of diseases. It is a widespread problem. Mostly, teeth grinding is done unconsciously during sleep, because the brain processes the stress of the previous day during the relaxation phase.

In most cases, the unconscious grinding of teeth only becomes noticeable when the teeth have already suffered visible damage. The high pressure that is built up between the teeth during the teeth grinding process rubs off the tooth surface and damages the enamel. Once the enamel is destroyed, the sensitive tooth is exposed and more susceptible to disease. The worst consequence of teeth grinding is the complete loss of the tooth, if the tooth breaks trough lengthwise due to too much pressure on the tooth.

Teeth grinding splints are bite splints that are designed to protect the teeth from consequential damage in the case of severe tooth grinding. They are usually transparent and are placed on the teeth of the lower jaw during the time of grinding. They thus form a barrier between the upper and lower jaw and prevent continuous abrasion of the enamel on the tooth surface.

If you have decided on a bite splint, we will make an impression of the upper and lower jaw. This is done relatively quickly and without pain. A 3D model of the jaw will be made from this impression in our dental laboratory. The bite splint is now individually adapted to the model to guarantee a perfect fit.