AquaSplint® thermo is the latest generation of the prefabricated self-adjusting TMD-Splint. Its integrated, thermoplastic relining enables quick customization and stable retention without
laboratory work, impressions or registration.

The hydrostatic balance between the two water pads connected by a tube, enables pain-relieving harmonization of the craniofacial structures (aqua-balance-effect).

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AquaSplint®classic  ▶▶▶  AquaSplint®thermo

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Thanks to the newly developed thermoplastic relining (boil & bite) and the innovative “aqua-balance-effect” the new AquaSplint®thermo enables better retention and easier handling:

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• The thermo is even easier to use. A thermoplastic relining is already integrated, so that the bonding and silicone relining syringe that was previously required is no longer necessary.

• Short chair time, just after a few minutes in hot water, the thermoplastic relining is ready for insertion (see instructions for use).

• The adjustment process can be repeated if the adaptation of relining does not fit properly.
   

Indications:

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• rapid pain relief and muscle relaxation (immediate help)

• simplified preprosthetic / pre-orthodontic bite determination

• neutralizes malfunctions, forced bites and premature contacts

• differential diagnosis of the multifactorial Genesis of TMD

• supportive diagnosis & therapy for associated diseases such as cervical spine syndrome, tinnitus,
   migraines, joint trauma and limitations.

 

Contra-indications

 

• severe bruxism / grinding reduces the durability (*)

• sharp edges on prostheses, tooth crowns can damage the water pads

• missing molars/premolars, at least one second premolar in each quadrant should exist

 

Advantages over classic bite splints:

 

• immediately applicable without impressions / laboratory work

• rapid pain relief and muscle relaxation

• wearing for 10 hours per day is sufficient

• precisely fitting and comfortable retention

• no sharp edges / pressure points

• universal size >> universally applicable

• no adjustment appointments needed (thanks to the hydrostatic equalization of the two water pads)

• replaces the relaxation and distraction splint

• can be inserted during an orthodontic treatment

• can be used either in the lower or upper jaw.

• (*)can be used in combination with a 0.5 mm vacuum splint in the opposing jaw for long term treatment