RehaSplint

TEMPORARY BITE SPLINT FOR TMJ / TMD COMPLAINTS

The RehaSplint bite splint was specially developed for the temporary relief of TMJ complaints. The immediate aid splint protects the enamel and teeth from harmful abrasion during clenching and grinding (bruxism). For acute pain or muscle tension in the head, neck or shoulder area, the RehaSplint can be used in the upper jaw without any preparation. It is used for immediate relaxation of the masticatory muscles and can therefore resolve adapted protective postures of the lower jaw. The splint in the practical one-size-fits-all design is very comfortable to wear thanks to its special material.

The RehaSplint is available in three different degrees of hardness, suitable for an average adult set of teeth.

REHASPLINT AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

If the patient suffers from typical symptoms of TMD (temporomandibular disorder), also known as myoarthropathy, the RehaSplint can be used as an initial diagnostic tool. If the patient feels significant relief of their symptoms after wearing a RehaSplint for a short time (24 hours), a neuromuscular cause can usually be assumed.

Occlusal interference is a possible etiologic factor for such myoarthropathy. Every restoration, extraction, prosthetic restoration and orthodontic treatment always changes the occlusion in terms of statics and dynamics. Even the smallest occlusal interferences in the μm range are perceived as disturbing via the proprioceptive information of the stomatognathic system. This results in adaptation mechanisms that can lead to a functional overload of the craniomandibular system.

The soft bite pads of the RehaSplint compensate for disruptive early contacts and allow the lower jaw to move freely. Adapted postures are quickly resolved and the patient adopts a pain-free neuromuscular position.