Michigan and Tanner Splints

Name: Hanham Dental Laboratory
Address: 24-28 Albert Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 0XA
Telephone: 0117 980 3660
Price range: ££££

The Michigan and Tanner splints are used in the treatment of the Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) and to control bruxism. These full coverage splints are constructed in a dual laminate material for maximised comfort and rigidity.

Occlusal contacts are achieved between the working cusps of the all the teeth with canine and protrusive guidance.

The Michigan splint is constructed on the upper arch, while the tanner splint is constructed on the lower arch.

Key Benefits
- Used to give patients a full and ideal occlusal scheme
- Can be used to protect restorations after treatment
- Patient can safely wear the appliance all the time
Materials
- PETG/TPU Polyurethane
Laboratory Requirements
- Good quality upper or lower impressions, taken using a five day stable alginate (consider 2 stage putty wash)
- Centric Relation (CR) bite record
- Consider submitting a Denar face bow
Additional Information
- The Michigan and the Tanner stabilisation splints are fabricated from a dual laminate material as standard, they are also available in a hard polyethylene material if preferred.