Orthotics in dentistry is to prepare a splint as per the requirements of the oral surgeon and orthodontist on the corrected cast for their aid while doing orthognathic surgery. What is the role of prosthodontist in preparing these splints (new devices, fitting, material, impressions, face bow transfers, articulators etc.)?
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Yes, Dental Orthotic is a precise prosthetic adjutant prepared by TENSING the 5 and 7 th cranial nerves to rest the masticatory muscles, so that you can record a perfect resting position of the mandible. This is accomplished by using EMG and EGN along with TENS tool. This Orthotic (Splint) is used invariably in TMD cases to resolve the symptoms as a first phase treatment which is reversible.
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