Home Care Tips for Composite Restorations

 Don’t consume large amounts of alcohol; this can potentially damage both direct bonding and the luting material
that holds porcelain to your teeth.
 Avoid biting hard objects or ice to prevent possible debonding.
 Use the clear retainer when engaging in sports or physical stressful activities
 Maintain strict oral hygiene to protect the natural portions of your teeth.

CLEAR RETAINERS
 Vacuum formed, PVC material that is custom made for the patient.
 Used to maintain the arch form and avoid relapse or tooth movement
 A lightweight alternative to wire-type retainers

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Wear as often as possible especially in the first week.

2. Remove when it is uncomfortable during meals.
3. When cleaning, avoid using abrasive toothpaste. Place a small amount and brush carefully.
4. Always keep in a box when not worn to avoid loss.

LOWER ACRYLIC SPLINT

 A removable appliance that is made of clear acrylic material

 A device used to relieve Temporomandibular Joint pain and discomfort
 Usually indicated for patients with severe bruxism resulting to ATTRITION
 It is intentionally thick on the occlusal area to increase the vertical dimension.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Wear as often as possible especially in the first week.

2. Remove when it is uncomfortable during meals.
3. A feeling of discomfort and pain might be felt in the first 2 weeks. This is subjective as every person
reacts differently. This sensation is due to the physiological adjustments within the TMJ region.
4. After 1- 2 weeks of wearing, you may wear it at night only or at least 8 hours in a day.