Fabrication of Morning Occlusal Guide-Fabrication of Morning Occlusal Guide Demonstration

Fabrication of Morning Occlusal Guide Demonstration

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Dr. Ari Wolfson demonstrates the fabrication of a morning occlusal guide (MOG), which helps reduce occlusal changes and allows patients to monitor their bite. The MOG is made from a thermal resin wafer, heated in hot water until pliable and pressed onto the lower teeth. The patient bites down on the back teeth and holds until the material hardens. The MOG should be used daily for 5-10 minutes to maintain the patient's normal bite. It is important for patients to recognize and address any changes and alert their dental sleep medicine clinician. This chair-side fabrication is an inexpensive and effective way to record the patient's pretreatment habitual bite.

Keywords

Dr. Ari Wolfson

morning occlusal guide

occlusal changes

thermal resin wafer

dental sleep medicine clinician