It's essential that patients feel comfortable when they receive an oral appliance. Otherwise, they're less likely to follow through with their treatment. For patients experiencing TMD, head and neck pain, bruxism, or sleep apnea, a nylon appliance may be the best treatment option. When we talk about nylon appliances, the equation is simple. Digital accuracy plus flexible material equals patient comfort. These appliances are designed to fit properly and feel comfortable, improving patients' treatment experiences. Let's look at what makes nylon appliances a great option for your patients and practice. What exactly makes nylon a great material to use for appliance fabrication? Nylon is a biocompatible material that is uniquely lightweight, thin, flexible, and strong. Unlike traditional materials like acrylic, nylon is not as rigid. It resists snapping and breaking. It's a perfect vehicle for translating detailed information from a 3D scan into an incredibly strong, flexible, lightweight, yet durable appliance. If your patient suffers from TMD, head and neck pain, bruxism, or even sleep apnea, a nylon appliance may be the best option for them. Nylon appliances provide many benefits for your patients and practice. The equation for nylon appliances is simple. Digital accuracy plus flexible material equals patient comfort. Your patients will love how comfortable nylon appliances truly are. This flexible material promotes patient comfort, which means your patients are more likely to comply with their treatment. Your practice will love that nylon appliances are digitally accurate. Retention is optimized in software. Great Lakes combination of in-depth technical 3D software experience and the latest printing technologies allows us to deliver these low profile appliances with speed and accuracy. This digital design also means practitioners will perform minimal adjustments, helping your practice reduce chair time. Nylon appliances are just as durable as they are comfortable. They can withstand the daily wear and tear of patients with sleep apnea or bruxism. So your practice can rest assured that these appliances can withstand the most demanding treatments. Watch as a vehicle passes over two splints to demonstrate the strength of nylon appliances. Traditional acrylic appliances can crack under pressure, but nylon can withstand even the harshest conditions. Depending on your patient's condition, Great Lakes can fabricate a wide variety of nylon appliances to help you provide the best possible outcome. A low profile nylon splint may be a great treatment option for people with facial pain, headaches, bruxism, and clenching. Research indicates that up to 40% of the patients currently in your practice today have occlusal pathology, and 80% of these patients have muscle imbalances and can benefit from an occlusal splint. Our technicians digitally design each nylon splint, optimizing the retention and engagement of the undercut and software. The result is a splint with ideal and consistent retention. Here are just a few of the nylon splints Great lakes can fabricate. Nylon anterior bite plane appliances are esthetically appealing and suitable for a broad spectrum of patient cases. Also known as a hard night guard, the nylon flat plane splint is a full coverage splint with an even flat occlusal surface that provides smooth contact for the opposing arch. The nylon full contact with anterior guidance splint provides lateral and protrusive guidance against the opposing arch during function. It's intended for patients who can accept joint loading without pain. If you want to learn more about these splints, we recommend that you download the free Ste-by-Step Splint Guide by clicking the link above in the video player. If your patients suffer from sleep and airway disorders, you can confirm that we provide treatment with a sleep appliance from Great Lakes. For over 25 years, we have been providing the most effective, clinically proven sleep appliances, screening and recording tools, and technical support to dentists for their patients with sleep disordered breathing. Here are some of the sleep appliances we can fabricate using nylon. The nylon sleep herbst® appliance can be made very thin, less than one millimeter thick, and retains durability and retentiveness while also maintaining appropriate flexibility. At this thickness, the appliance is easier to insert and much more comfortable for patients, especially at the first insertion. OrthoApnea NOA is a new, uniquely sophisticated mandibular advancement device clinically proven to treat obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. It features two individual low profile splints that hold the jaw in a controlled forward position to facilitate breathing and provide a more comfortable experience for the patient. The Panthera Classic Digital Sleep Apnea Device is an FDA approved effective treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. When worn at night, it positions the lower jaw forward, relieving snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea. No matter which appliance your patient needs. Great lakes has the experience and technical skills to fabricate the best solution. As you can see, nylon appliances may be the best option for your patients suffering from a variety of issues, including TMD. head and neck pain, bruxism, or even sleep apnea. We invite you to request a free nylon splint sample to experience the benefits of this material firsthand. Click the link above in the video player to request yours. If your practice is ready to submit a lab case, click the link on the following screen to get started.
