The second approach is not supported by current scientific evidence and poses serious risks because of its irreversibility. In this technique, glass fibre strands embedded into a polymer bis GMA matrix (resin) are used to reinforce the composite white filling material, which splints the mobile teeth together. The ADA shows that mouthguards are extremely effective in preventing facial injury in contact and non-contact sports. In many contact sports such as boxing, rugby and hockey, injury can be prevented through the use of fitted mouth guards, also known as gumshields. For patients suffering from bruxism, a condition that involves chronic teeth grinding or clenching, a night guard can offer much-needed relief.

The night guard/splint works because it fits closely over the lower teeth and has a smooth upper surface against which the top teeth bite. This can lead to a drop in oxygen levels in the blood circulating around the body (Lal and Weber, 2020). Teeth whitening splints, or more commonly known as whitening moulds, are probably the most frequently used splint. If your teeth are showing wear that indicates you may be clenching or grinding your teeth at night, your dentist may recommend a tooth night guard. Sports mouthguards are a type of dental splint that is used to protect teeth from injury during sports or physical activity.They’re worn with a whitening gel for a few minutes or a few hours a day depending on the product used.

However, because it fits on only a few teeth, it places a great deal of stress on them and that can be harmful. While there may be no symptoms, some patients experience jaw pain and headaches that gradually diminish during the day. After an initial stage of adaption where the patient might feel self-conscious wearing the device at night in the presence of a partner or experience temporomandibular joint soreness or dental soreness, most patients find little issue wearing a nightguard.Ada Council On Access, Prevention Interprofessional Relations; ADA Council on Scientific Affairs (2006). The bond obtained between composite resins and etched enamel is the strongest bond possible in the oral cavity. Patients are treated based on their presented complaints from minor TMJDS caused by nocturnal parafunctional activities. Carlos claimed that he made his first mouthpiece in 1916 and later suggested his invention to the United States Olympian Dinnie O’Keefe in 1919. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.