Splints & Night Guards

Protection splints, otherwise known as night guards, are an important way to prevent further tooth wear when it is happening outside of normal chewing function. Grinding or clenching your teeth, particularly at night when you cannot control it, can cause significant damage over time. A well-fitted splint acts as both protection and a habit breaker.

At Grange Road Dental, we make comfortable, long-lasting splints using our Trios intraoral scanner for digital impressions. There are no messy moulds involved, just a quick, comfortable scan of your teeth. This digital approach gives us highly accurate impressions for a splint that fits precisely.

Depending on the type of splint you need, your custom splint will be either 3D-printed on-site or crafted by a specialist dental lab. Either way, your digital scan is stored on file, so if you ever lose or break your splint, we can arrange a replacement without needing new impressions.

The process is completed over two visits: one for the digital impression, and a second to deliver and fit your splint. We check the fit carefully and make any adjustments to ensure you are comfortable wearing it. Most patients find that after a short adjustment period, their splint becomes a natural part of their nighttime routine.