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Published 05/16/2024 What type of occlusal splint did we make this semester?
Published 05/16/2024 Stabilization splint VS flat Plane Splint 
Published 05/16/2024 T/F A Stabilization splint creates minimally invasive & reversible idealized occlusion.
Published 05/16/2024 What are the 3x characteristics of ideal/optimal occlusion?
Published 05/16/2024 If the patient doesn’t have anterior guidance what should you do?
Published 05/16/2024 What results can happen to the patient by wearing the occlusal splint?
Published 05/16/2024 What should the provider do before trying the occlusal splint in the mouth?
Published 05/16/2024 How should an evaluation be performed for the occlusal guard? 
Published 05/16/2024 T/F Removal of articulating paper markings on occlusal guards is done with gauze & alcohol.
Published 05/16/2024 What is the disinfecting process of the occlusal guard?
Published 05/16/2024 T/F Full PPE is required for occlusal splint delivery.
Published 05/16/2024 What are the 4 steps for bite splint delivery?
Published 05/16/2024 How does the provider check the fit & stability of the splint inside the patient’s mouth?
Published 05/16/2024 What is PIP?
Published 05/16/2024 If the occlusal guard falls off or has poor retention, what should occur?
Published 05/16/2024 How does the provider fix rocking of the occlusal splint ?
Published 05/16/2024 How does PIP work?
Published 05/16/2024 If the occlusal splint fits, what should happen next?
Published 05/16/2024 What is the end goal of the occlusal guard?
Published 05/16/2024 What are the 7x steps of how to adjust the CO contacts?
Published 05/16/2024 T/F Use the tip of the acrylic bur to remove articulating marks. It will not create divots. 
Published 05/16/2024 When do we switch colors of the articulating paper when adjusting the occlusal guard?
Published 05/16/2024 How do we adjust the eccentric guidance?
Published 05/16/2024 How do we re-polish the splint? Finishing & polishing techniques?
Published 05/16/2024 What are the dimensions that the occlusal guard should follow after polishing?
Published 05/16/2024 When should the patient wear the guard?
Published 05/16/2024 T/F There will NOT be a learning curve for the patient? What are they?
Published 05/16/2024 T/F Have the patient understand their responsibility in treatment.
Published 05/16/2024 What if the occlusal guard causes pain symptoms for the patient?
Published 05/16/2024 T/F There is no need for a follow up appointment after the delivery of the occlusal guard.
Published 05/16/2024 What are the care instructions of an occlusal guard?
Published 05/16/2024 T/F Should we write an axium note?
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