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2021 UPDATE: If you want to learn more about Splints, check out the SPLINTEMBER Series I recently did:
Which is the Best Dental Splint?
Michigan Splints are Overrated
Anterior Only Occlusal Appliances Part 1
Anterior Only Occlusal Appliances Part 2
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The use of anterior mid-point stop appliances (AMPSAs) in Dentistry is surrounded with controversies and misconceptions, so I am joined by Dr Barry Glassman in this episode to answer this much debated question.

In this Episode with Dr Barry Glassman we discuss:
- To what extent are occlusions designed for Function?
- How much does Occlusion matter?
- Why canine guidance?
- Do Anterior midpoint stop appliances cause posterior teeth to over-erupt?
- When to avoid using AMPSAs?
- What mechanism is behind patients developing AOB after splint therapy?

TLDL (Too Long Didn’t Listen): Jump to 22 mins and 30 seconds if you want the main question answered.
Protrusive Dental Pearl: The BRB technique for incisor Class IV build ups to create an ‘instant wax-up’ within the putty. You can read more about this technique at Style Italiano.
Do not miss out on the next Dentinal Tubules Congress in October!
Dr Glassman will be lecturing again in the UK on ‘Myth-busting Occlusion for the General Dentist‘. He will be lecturing in Sheffield and London and this can be booked on the S4S website.
If you use the discount code BG-PODCAST, this will give 30% off (RRP £179.99).
If you want a substantial online training for Splints, the Online Splint Course is just weeks away from launch!



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