Effect of Using a Novel Free Block Out Tool on the Fit of 3d Printed Occlusal Splints

Abstract

Aims and objectives: The aim of this study is to determine whether an occlusal splint designed on a digitally blocked-out model improves the quality of fit of the 3D-Printed splint compared to a splint designed on an unmodified digital model. Objectives: To determine if a novel digital block-out application reduces the amount of adjustment required to fit a 3D printed splint back on to the original stone model , compared to a splint printed using an unmodified model scan. To determine if a novel digital block-out application adversely affects the amount of retention of a fitted 3D printed splint onto the original stone model, compared to a splint printed and fitted using an unmodified model scan.