decompression splint

DCS

The Mandibular Decompression Appliance or Decompression Splint (DCS) is used for patients presenting with pain, TMJ dysfuntion and can be valuable diagnostically.  At S4S we have highly skilled technicians that will articulate your models and build into the design of the DCS a pivot on the first molar region to restore the patients' Shimbashi' measurement to a value that is more normal.

Rationale

  • Decompress the mandible
  • Proprioceptice Deprogramming
  • Differential condylar support
  • Aids vertical dimension correction
  • Conservative (but reversible?)
  • Combination appliance

Construction requirements

  1. Upper and lower impression (Alginate is suitable)
  2. An Intercuspal Bite Registration (ICP-Teeth In maximum contact)

Further Information

This appliance has become popular thanks to Dr Chris Stevens in the USA, a leader in the development of craniomandibular dental techniques.