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The flat plane splint is a stabilization splint with flat occlusal acrylic for the upper or lower arch, used as a diagnostic tool or treatment appliance.
Splints Flat Plane Splint It doesn't index or try to lock in the opposing arch, so it suits cases that need a free mandibular position. We make it in poured acrylic on a 3 mm tray as standard. If the patient is in active treatment, we leave brackets and hardware on unless your Rx asks us to remove them.
Anchorage
Removable, full arch
Patient age
Permanent dentition
Correction
Even occlusal contact
Compliance
Required, worn as prescribed
Turnaround
10 business days or faster
When it’s the right call.
Use it when
Bruxism or clenching that's wearing the teeth
Cases where you want even contacts and no repositioning
Protecting restorations from night grinding
A stable occlusal surface before restorative work
Consider another appliance when
You want the mandible held at a recorded position See The MORA
Options you can prescribe.
Tray
3 mm standard, or 1 mm, 1.5 mm or 2 mm.
Acrylic
Poured acrylic as standard, with Varifex® optional.
Arch
Upper or lower. Clasping is fully customizable.
Hardware removal
We leave brackets and hardware on unless your Rx asks us to remove them.
What every Flat Plane Splint
case needs.
Send these with the case and it goes straight onto the bench. If anything’s missing, we call you before we start.
Upper and lower digital scans, or stone models if you work on stone
A bite registration in centric occlusion
The completed Rx sheet, with your design choices marked
Your requested return date, so we schedule the case back from it
Resources for the Flat Plane Splint
The Rx sheet, instructions for use and chairside guides, ready to download or share with your team.
Questions about the Flat Plane Splint.
What is a stabilization splint?
Our flat plane splint is one: flat occlusal acrylic that doesn't index the opposing arch, so the mandible stays free.
Can the flat plane splint be used for diagnosis?
Yes. It works as an orthodontic diagnostic tool or as a treatment appliance.
What thicknesses does the flat plane night guard come in?
3 mm as standard, with 1 mm, 1.5 mm and 2 mm options.
Do you remove brackets before making the splint?
No, not by default. Note it on the Rx if you want brackets or hardware removed first.
Is a flat plane mouth guard the same as a flat plane splint?
It's the same flat plane design. We make it in poured acrylic, so it's an acrylic splint rather than a soft guard.
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