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TMJ / NTI Headaches
Nightguards

Splint therapy or fabrication or bruxing and clenching appliances are available at a Smile Resort.  The customized appliances are fabricated to comfortably fit your dentition.  They represent a first step in the treatment of bruxism, clenching or TMJ disorders. These bite splints help alleviate acute symptoms of jaw related to grinding or clenching one's jaw.   Splint therapies also prevent progressive destruction of your natural tooth structure or dental treatment caused by nocturnal bruxism. 

The standard hard acrylic nightguard, the Erkodur Comfort Bite splint, the Flexite Thermoplastic Nylon and Soft EVA


Erkodur Comfort: polyesther appliance for added comfort

Flexite Thermoplastic Nylon: more durable



 

 



Hard Acrylic Standard: made of hard acrylic to easy adjust chairside


Soft EVA: processed with heat and pressure produces an excellent fit

appliances are all available at Dr.Z's Smile Resort.


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