Product Profile: Comfort3D Bite Splint

Digitally designed, 3D-printed hard bite splint

Patients’ teeth need protection now more than ever. According to the ADA Health Policy Institute’s 2021 poll, dentists have seen a 71% increase in teeth grinding and clenching and a 63% increase in chipped and cracked teeth. This damage is preventable, and dentists have the opportunity to address these concerns by prescribing a bite splint like the Comfort3D Bite Splint.

As a part of Glidewell’s family of occlusal splints, the Comfort3D Bite Splint helps dentists provide patients with a reliable and cost-effective solution that will help prevent damage caused by bruxism and clenching. In addition to protecting healthy dentition from bruxing damage, the bite splint can also be prescribed to safeguard most dental restorations, including veneers, crowns and bridges, and implant-supported restorations.

The 3D-printed process is a cost-effective way to consistently achieve high-quality bite splints with faster turnaround times. Compared with traditional thermoforming techniques, the level of precision achievable with 3D-printing technology also results in a more accurate fit for each patient’s unique morphology.

The clear appliance covers the full occlusal plane of either the maxilla or the mandible. It consists of a single-layered, 2 mm hard yet flexible material that provides durability and bonds with acrylic. The device is easy for patients to clean and stain-resistant.

For more information, visit glidewell.com/comfort-3d or call 800-887-3553.