“For patients with crowns or bridges, bruxism may cause porcelain fracture and failure of the restoration. Implant complications are more likely in people who habitually clench or grind their teeth (Perl, 1994, Nishimura et al., 1997)

The Talon® Splint

“Talon” refers to the soft thermoplastic resilient polymer used for the retentive portion of the splint. It maintains its original flexibility for years, thus eliminating the need for any other form of mechanical retention. Hard acrylic is chemically bonded to the talon material, comprising the splint’s occlusal surface.

Superior Fit and Retention, Speech-Friendly Comfort

Talon’s soft thermoplastic resilient polymer provides the comfortable fit of a soft material while providing the positive retention needed to maintain an appliance in the mouth without the use of clasps. Hard acrylic is then bonded to the Talon material to give you the superior protection of a hard splint. Hard acrylic makes it easy to adjust the occlusal surface precisely and maintain a proper proprioceptive response with the opposing dentition. There are no speech-inhibiting lingual extensions, either. 

SML (Space Maintainers Laboratories) began in 1957 with the commitment to offering more than just a laboratory service to dentists. From that day through to the present time, we have established a tradition of service beyond previously established boundaries and expectations.

We created a worldwide network of labs renowned for providing dental practitioners with the opportunity to receive the service and caring of a mom-and-pop lab coupled with the technological expertise, assets and resources of a large, globally realized company.

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