Nylon Splints

Superior comfort, strength and retention

Ideal for facial pain, headache sufferers, bruxers, and clenchers, these low-profile appliances are lightweight, flexible and strong.  Nylon appliances precisely engage the undercuts to provide ideal retention and fit.

Nylon Anterior Biteplane

Nylon Flat Plane Splint

Nylon Full Contact Splint with Anterior Guidance

How do I adjust the nylon appliance?

The nylon anterior biteplane is easy to adjust. The technique is similar to that of a traditional appliance. Refer to the adjustment instructions enclosed with each appliance for complete adjustment instructions. The nylon adjustment supplies used in the technique are available from Great Lakes (see below).

Can I add to or modify the nylon appliance?

The nylon appliance readily accepts acrylic to further enhance comfort and fit. We recommend Fast White from Great Lakes for ideal aesthetics and color.   

What’s unique about the nylon?

The nylon material is the perfect vehicle for translating the detailed information from a 3D scan into an incredibly strong, flexible and lightweight yet durable appliance.

What about retention?

Each splint is digitally designed by our technicians, who optimize retention and engagement of the undercut in software. This results in a splint with ideal and consistent retention.    

How do I send cases?

Cases can be submitted digitally or traditionally. Intraoral scans can be uploaded to the Great Lakes Upload Portal or sent to Great Lakes through your intraoral scanner. You may also submit cases traditionally using a prescription form and PVS impressions or stone models. Learn how to send us a case.

Adjustment Supplies:

• Blue Single-Sided Articulating Foil
• Nylon Abrasive Buff (10/pkg)
• Standard Handpiece Mandrel (12/pkg)
• Fast White Polymer (1lb)
• Small Muslin Buff (3/pkg)
• Fabulustre (1lb Block)
• Sandpaper roll - 150 grit
• Sandpaper roll - 180 grit
• Sandpaper Handpiece Mandrel (1/pkg)