I use anatomic appliances, sometimes known as Tanner Style appliances, very commonly in my practice. They are the appliance design that allows me to test alterations to the patient's functional Read More
Soft Appliances, Do They Work?
You may have hear both positive and negative things about all soft occlusal appliances. A common conversation is that they will aggravate muscle signs and symptoms. It is true that some patients will Read More
Alternating Two Appliance Designs
There are patients that seem to get better on an occlusal appliance, just to settle in after a period of time and then get worse again. Patients who clench fall into this category, the appliance Read More
Aqualizer: A Must Have In Every Office
This morning at the Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix I stood inline at Starbuck’s with the owner of Aqualizer as we both headed to Chicago for the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting. As you read this post Read More
Delivering an Anterior Bite Plane Appliance
Once the anterior bite plane appliance is fabricated we need to deliver it to the patient. The first step is to check and adjust the fit of the appliance in the patient's mouth. The appliance should Read More
Fabricating an Anterior Bite Plane Appliance: Video
[/caption] In Friday's post I discussed the use of an anterior only (Anterior Bite Plane) style occlusal appliance. Once you have completed an exam and made the decision that an anterior only Read More
Anterior Bite Plane Appliance
[/caption] Today at the Southwest Dental Conference I am presenting a half day program on appliance therapy. One of the common questions we manage when making appliances is "what type of appliance Read More
Custom Athletic Mouth Guards
[/caption] As the mom of three teenagers, all of whom are active in sports, I understand athletic mouth guards. Wearing a mouth guard is a critical piece of protective equipment. In addition to Read More
Video: Fabricating a Silicone Model from Mach II
This video demonstrates fabrication of a silicone model, made from Mach II die silicone and bite registration material. This type of silicone model is a daily occurrence in my practice as I use them Read More
Using a Leaf Gauge to Adjust an Occlusal Appliance
One of the goals of an occlusal appliance can be to release the Lateral Pterygoid muscles, seat the condyles in Centric relation and establish intercuspal position at this point. Over the years I have Read More
