ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2022
In Vitro Time Efficiency, Fit, and Wear of Conventionally- versus Digitally-Fabricated Occlusal Splints.
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- Mechanical and chemical characterization of contemporary occlusal splint materials fabricated with different methods: a systematic review.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Pooled it
- Comparative Efficacy of Digital 3D-Printed and Conventional Stable Occlusal Splints in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2025Trial
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- Comparison of digital splints versus traditional splints for bruxism management: a systematic review.BDJ open · 2026Review
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- Acrylic-based occlusal device materials - the influence of manufacturing techniques on material properties and the propensity for biofilm formation.Biomaterial investigations in dentistry · 2026Article
- Analyzing Color, Surface Roughness, and Microhardness on the Unpolished and Polished Surfaces of Occlusal Splint Materials From Conventional and CAD-CAM Fabrication Methods.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Tribology of dental materials: from laboratory metrics to clinical durability: review and translational roadmap.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Review
- Influence of Water Storage on the Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Aligners: An In Vitro Study.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Are Conventional Impressions Obsolete? A Narrative Review on the Applicability of Intraoral Scanners.Australian dental journal · 2025Review
- Torsional resistance of additively, subtractively, and conventionally manufactured occlusal devices.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Retention of 3-D-Printed, Milled, and Conventionally Fabricated Occlusal Splints.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
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- The Effect of Build Angle and Artificial Aging on the Accuracy of SLA- and DLP-Printed Occlusal Devices.Polymers · 2024Article
- Digital manufacturing techniques and the in vitro biocompatibility of acrylic-based occlusal device materials.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Article
- Biaxial Flexural Strength of Printed Splint Materials.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Short-Term Effects of 3D-Printed Occlusal Splints and Conventional Splints on Sleep Bruxism Activity: EMG-ECG Night Recordings of a Sample of Young Adults.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Comparative Analysis between Conventional Acrylic, CAD/CAM Milled, and 3D CAD/CAM Printed Occlusal Splints.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Fully Digital Workflow for the Fabrication of Three-Dimensionally Printed Surgical Splints for Preventing Postoperative Bleeding: A Case Report.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
The purpose of the study was to compare conventional to digital workflows of occlusal splint production regarding time efficiency, overall fit, and wear. Fifteen Michigan splints were fabricated with a conventional and digital method. The duration for the dentist's and the dental technician's workload was recorded. Subsequently, the overall fit was examined with a four-level score (1-4). Paired t-tests were used to compare the time results for the conventional and digital workflows and the sign test to compare the overall fit. The mean time (16 min 58 s) for computerized optical impressions was longer than for conventional impressions (6 min 59 s;
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