Occlusal Guards

Purpose-built laboratory solutions

Protect the bite.
Preserve the dentition.

Occlusal guards are protective dental appliances used for bite protection, bruxism management and dental wear prevention.

Material, thickness, rigidity and design are selected according to the prescription, intended use, occlusion and required balance between comfort and protection.

  • Bite and wear protection
  • Soft, hard and dual-material options
  • Prescription-led thickness
  • Digital and conventional case support
Dental laboratory appliance and restorative workflow
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Slim vacuum-formed protection

Vacuumform Soft / Hard Splint Up to 2mm

A soft or hard vacuum-formed splint up to 2mm offers a lower-profile protective appliance for prescribed cases requiring limited thickness and straightforward wear coverage.

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Enhanced vacuum-formed thickness

Vacuumform Soft / Hard Splint More Than 2mm

This option provides greater than 2mm of prescribed soft or hard material where increased appliance thickness, separation or protective coverage is required.

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Dual-material comfort and support

Durasoft Splint

A Durasoft splint combines a comfortable inner surface with a more durable outer layer to support retention, wear protection and patient acceptance.

Frequently asked questions

Occlusal Guards, explained.

Answers about options, case records, planning, production and delivery.

What is Occlusal Guards?

Occlusal guards are protective dental appliances used for bite protection, bruxism management and dental wear prevention.

Which Occlusal Guards options are available?

Labodentx offers Vacuumform Soft / Hard Splint Up to 2mm, Vacuumform Soft / Hard Splint More Than 2mm, Durasoft Splint, Acrylic Hard Splint, Bleaching Tray.

Which cases may be suitable for Occlusal Guards?

Suitability depends on the diagnosis, treatment plan, available records, material requirements, functional conditions and the prescribing clinician’s intended outcome.

What records should be submitted?

Send a complete prescription with the relevant scan or impression, opposing records, bite information, photographs and case-specific material or design instructions.

How is the case planned?

The laboratory reviews the submitted records, prescription, available space, functional requirements and requested outcome before digital or conventional production begins.

What quality checks are completed?

Checks are matched to the product and may include prescription accuracy, material, design, fit, contacts, occlusion, dimensions, finishing and supplied components.

How is turnaround time confirmed?

Turnaround depends on product type, complexity, materials and required approvals. A schedule is confirmed after the case records have been reviewed.

How do I choose the right Occlusal Guards option?

Share the clinical objective and complete case records. Labodentx can review the available options and help identify an appropriate laboratory workflow.

Discuss your case

Choose the right laboratory workflow.

Send the prescription and complete case records for review by the Labodentx team.

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