Occlusal Guards: A Material Comparison



Paramount Dental Studio has a full suite of occlusal guards to fit your patients’ bruxism, TMJ, and protection needs.

Comfort Printed (Paramount Recommended)

  • 3D-printed for incredible accuracy and fit

  • Firm but flexible resin provides the optimal balance of comfort and function

  • Easy to clean, and stain resistant

  • Reprint on demand

  • Made with Keystone Keysplint Soft, which is stronger and more flexible than traditional splint materials. 

    • Proven to have symmetric, evenly distributed wear

    • Molds to teeth when worn, but remains rigid outside the mouth

    • Patients enjoy because the feel is “medium” - (not soft, not hard)

Hard/Soft

  • Thermoformed

  • Comfortable fit with harder outer layer and softer inner layer

  • Protection against bruxing and clenching

  • Made with Erkodent’s double-layer material that is wear resistant and comfortable.

Hard

  • 3D-Printed

  • Firm feel to treat the most extreme cases of bruxism

  • Extremely durable

  • Made with Keysplint Keystone Hard resin, which has unmatched strength

Soft

Thermoformed

  • Flexible and comfortable fit

  • Best for protecting restorations with no sign of bruxism

  • Made with Erkodent’s flexible, soft-elastic material

 

Find the right guard for your next case:

Learn about customizing occlusal guards to your patient's unique situation.

About Paramount:

Paramount Dental Studio is a family-owned, veteran-operated dental lab in Huntington Beach, California. We’ve been trusted by dentists with high-quality work since 1981. We are a leader in digital dentistry, working with all scanners and physical impressions.

 
 
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