Introduction: This article describes the authors’ digital workflow-based method for
fabricating intraoral occlusal splints, from planning to the evaluation phase. Materials
and Methods: In our protocol, first, we had a registration phase. This included taking
digital impressions, determining the centric relation (CR) position with the deprogrammer
Luci Jig, and using the digital facebow for measuring the individual values. The laboratory
phase was next, which included planning and manufacturing with a 3D printer. The last
phase was delivery, when we checked the stability of the splint and adjusted the occlusal
part. Result: The average cost is lower for a fully digital splint than for conventional
methods. In terms of time, there was also a significant difference between the classic
and digital routes. From a dental technical point of view, the execution was much
more predictable. The printed material was very rigid and, therefore, fragile. Compared
to the analog method, the retention was much weaker. Conclusion: The presented method
permits time-efficient laboratory production, and may also be performed chairside
in a dental office. The technology is perfectly applicable to everyday life. In addition
to its many beneficial properties, its negative properties must also be highlighted.
