REMOVABLE SPLINTING GUM-SHIELD FOR ORTHOPEDIC TREATMENT OF PATHOLOGICAL DENTAL ATTRITION

摘要

A removable splinting gum-shield for orthopedic treatment of the pathological dental attrition is made of flexible plates of Sof-Tray Sheets with specified thickness of . The gum-shield for both jaws is joined as single-piece unit capable of fixing mandible in the position of the constructive occlusion preventing the displacement of the jaws in sleep. Moreover, the tight adherence of gum-shield to alveolar processes and teeth provides for remineralizing therapy.