Digital Dentistry and Occlusal Guards: A New Standard of Care
Digital dentistry has transformed diagnostics, restorations, and appliance fabrication. Occlusal guards have benefited greatly from this evolution, particularly through precision milling. Milled occlusal guards deliver accuracy and durability unattainable with traditional methods.
From analog impressions to digital scans
Digital scans capture occlusal anatomy with exceptional detail, eliminating distortion from traditional impressions. These scans form the foundation for accurately designed occlusal guards.
Design customization
Clinicians can adjust thickness, occlusal contacts, and guidance digitally, tailoring each occlusal guard to the patient’s needs.
Milling technology in appliance fabrication
CNC milling machines carve appliances from solid acrylic blocks with micron-level precision. This ensures consistency, strength, and a refined finish.
Quality control advantages
Digital workflows reduce human error and provide predictable results across multiple cases.
Patient-centered benefits
Patients experience improved comfort, faster delivery, and longer-lasting appliances.
Practice efficiency
Digital occlusal guards reduce remakes and streamline clinical workflows.
Conclusion
The integration of digital dentistry and milling technology has elevated occlusal guards to a new standard of care. A milled occlusal guard offers unmatched accuracy, durability, and patient satisfaction in modern dental practice.