The design of this appliance is similar in concept to the Oakes Splint. By using Crozat Clasps on the bicuspids, this appliance can be reduced significantly in overall size by eliminating the need for palatal acrylic. Since only the lower incisors contact the acrylic anterior block, the patient will not be able to clench due to the nociceptive trigeminal inhibition response. The anterior portion of this appliance can be left flat or built up at the mid-line so that only the lower centrals initially contact the acrylic. Caution - This appliance is meant for night time wear only.