Oral Night Splint (Proprioceptive Guide)

The alignment of the teeth (occlusion) can impact the overall health of the entire spine.  Changes that occur through tooth loss or modification of the teeth (e.g., fillings, crowns, orthodontics, partials, bridgework etc) can throw the cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae out of alignment, placing tension in the muscles (hypertonicity) and fascia.

Two-thirds of the cranial base is formed by the maxillae.  Homeostasis of the cranial base is maintained by the occlusion.  An imbalance in the cranial base/sutures (which are dynamic in nature 1-8) or the occlusion can lead to structural instabilities peripheral to the cranium.  For example, an occlusal misalignment can result in a nutated pelvis.

Oral Night Splint (See photo below) are used to temporarily rebalance the occlusion.  Once the occlusion has been stabilized, a more permanent correction might be required (e.g. orthodontically rebalancing the occlusion).



Oral Night Splint (Proprioceptive Guide)


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