Bruxism is a pathology that affects more and more people, which implies the loss of dental structure. To prevent such dental wear, the unloading splint is used, which is a custom-made acrylic resin to protect the teeth and unload the accumulated muscular tension.
In most cases, and over time, what the patient suffers is the loss of a large part of the dental structure, which produces sensitivity, loss of vertical dimension (distance between nose and chin, and is given by the height of the teeth) and last but not least, the loss of dental and facial esthetics.
How can a vertical dimension lost due to tooth wear be improved?
By means of dental rehabilitation, to recover the worn part of the tooth caused by bruxism.
It is a non-aggressive and painless treatment. It consists of a preliminary study of the case, with a smile design, and a diagnostic waxing to see the final result and to make decisions together with the patient, about shape, size and even color of the teeth.
It is a relatively fast procedure, since in only 2 or 3 sessions we would have the desired result.
Durability
It is a durable treatment, since very strong and esthetic materials such as zirconium are used. In addition, the treatment ends with the realization of a new unloading splint to prevent joint damage and new rehabilitation.
Benefits of tooth correction for tooth wear due to bruxism
- Correct bite and perfect meshing of upper and lower tooth cusps.
- Improvement of the temporomandibular relationship (joint that joins the skull and jaw).
- Recovery of dental esthetics and smile.
