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A dental bite<\/strong> is an occlusal splint made of rigid acrylic resin. Soft bites are rarely used. The choice of acrylic resin as the preferred material is due to its durability, comfort, and ease of cleaning. <\/span><\/p>

In this article, we’ll explain what a dental bite is used for and what types exist on the market. <\/span><\/p>

What is a dental bite used for?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>

The bite solves problems related to teeth grinding, mandibular dislocation, dental malocclusions, and snoring. Depending on the problem being treated, it can be worn at night or full-time and is removed only for eating. The bite conforms to the patient’s arch and has a thickness varying from 2 to 6 millimeters. It can be smooth or indented and is positioned between the two dental arches. Its treatment duration varies according to the type of problem being treated. <\/span><\/p>

The bite can be worn in the upper or lower arch. Today, however, mandibular bites are more commonly made as they are less visible, assure better phonetics and pronunciation, and leave the upper arch free. <\/span><\/p>

How is a dental bite made?<\/b><\/h4>

The gnatologist, who has specific skills regarding the mouth’s joints, muscles, face, and conditions connected to them, can identify and define the necessary treatment type for the bite. The mouth, teeth, muscles, and TMJs are connected to the postural system. Dental positions, or temporo-mandibular joint disorders, can provoke musculoskeletal discomfort in parts of the body distant from the head, like the back. <\/span><\/p>

Customized bites, made specifically from a patient’s mouth analysis, are strongly recommended. Bite molds can be standardized and pre-made on the market too, but they can be used by the patient without an actual diagnosis, and this can worsen pathological conditions like the dislocation of the meniscus. <\/span><\/p>

The diagnosis must be given by the gnatologist through an accurate and thorough visit, which is often supplemented by postural tests to evaluate the patient as a whole. In addition to this, they use a fundamental diagnostic exam, which is an MRI of the TMJs. <\/span><\/p>

Given the necessary diagnostic investigation, a bite is an individualized therapeutic system. It is created by the dentist not only by taking impressions of the mouth but also considering the MRI, studying the panoramic radiography, teleradiography, and applying a diagnostic process that determines the most correct bite according to the specific problem being treated. Specific tests reproducing mandibular movements and the relationship between various parts of the mouth, thanks to a particular instrument called articulator, are also performed in addition to the dental impression. <\/span><\/p>

After the production of the bite, lab phases follow to guarantee its perfect adherence to the patient’s mouth. In the event of a breakage, the bite can be repaired using the same material used to make it. <\/span><\/p>

How many types of bites are there?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>

Dental bites present on the market differ by:<\/span><\/p>