Orthotics & Sleep
We are an Occlusion, Implant, Cosmetic, and Sleep Specialty Laboratory
Through constant innovation and education, Klausz Dental Laboratories has grown into an Occlusion, Implant, Cosmetic, and Sleep Specialty Laboratory, and we have solidified our position as a leader in these fields through various certifications. We are the only dental laboratory that builds advanced occlusal concepts into every restoration, orthotic, and dental appliance we custom fabricate.
One of the fasted growing segments of study in dentistry today is in the treatment of T.M.J. Disorders, Orofacial Pain and Sleep Disorders. Klausz Dental Laboratories is proud of our involvement in providing dentists with guidance and educational opportunities in this developing field. We can custom fabricate a wide variety of dental orthotics, from nighttime anterior deprogrammers to daytime orthotics, following the protocol set out by of many of the leading authorities in dentistry today.
To make it easier for you to communicate and prescribe the latest in orthotics and dental appliances, we have created a new Orthotics Reference Page, along with a new corresponding Orthotics Prescription Form.
We take great pride in not only meeting, but exceeding the expectations of our clients. We hope you will agree when you try our latest dental orthotics. If you have any questions about orthotics, please contact us.
Deprogrammers
Orthotics
Flat Plane Splints
Anterior Deprogrammers or “B” Splints
We are proud to be able to offer our clients the latest advances when it comes to splint therapy. Whatever your requirements, we have the splint for you!
The Anterior Deprogrammer or ”B” Splint was developed to prevent posterior tooth contact for those heavy bruxers and clenchers.
It is more than a standard bite splint, as it is designed to prevent posterior tooth contact. It protects the teeth by calming the temporalis muscles, and in many cases can reduce or eliminate muscle pain and inflammation associated with bruxing and clenching.
By capturing the hamular notches in the upper impression, we are able to mount the maxillary cast on an AccuLiner Articulator. This mounting will relate the upper model to the HIP Plane (Hamular Notches-Incisive Papilla), which correlates the upper arch to the horizontal plane at the base of the skull allowing for straight transitional movement. The base material of the appliance is constructed with a uniquely formulated polymer. Formed using Pressure Molded Technology, PMT, the base material adapts to the teeth with greater accuracy than through vacuforming alone. These types of splints can also be fabricated using thermoplastic materials.
Worn during the night, its unique combination of a tough impact resistant anterior occlusal table surface with its more pliable tooth and tissue side, offers your patients lasting durability and custom comfort.
Day Splints
Day Splints or Mandibular Positioning Appliances are indicated for patients with chronic disc displacements or skeletal and muscular asymmetry. Fabricated to the HIP Plane (Hamular Notches-Incisive Papilla), which correlates the upper arch to the horizontal plane at the base of the skull, these appliances function as a positioning device to correct vertical dimension, rotation, cant, and protrusive changes. Lingual anatomical ridges guide the patient into a new occlusal position and protect contra lateral joints in working movement. These appliances can be custom fabricated using Pressure Molded Technology, PMT or Thermoplastic Bases for greater comfort.
MiniMarvel Appliance
Developed to Reduce Daytime Clenching and Grinding
Experiences involving physical exertion, stress, anger, and intense concentration all have a higher potential for clenching damage.
The MiniMarvel Appliance design is light, thin, and very comfortable. This appliance is so discreet; it doesn’t even affect speech. The appliance easily trains the wearer to keep his or her teeth apart
Exceptional Benefits of the MiniMarvel Appliance
Recommended for Daytime Wear – The appliance is almost invisible when worn.
No Adjustments – It seats with ease, with no time wasted on grinding in the occlusion.
Improved Compliance and Performance – It is extremely comfortable and very stable, due to its use of tissue coverage to create a Hydroseal.
The secret to its comfort lies in the strategic placement of two discluding elements which act as rigid therapeutic bands. These are positioned to occlude with the maxillary canines making sure that the posterior teeth are separated. These elements deprogram the muscles of mastication by minimizing bite force, thus preventing the patient from completely occluding, and helping maintain a comfortable position. Since there are just two therapeutic bands as points of occlusal contact, there’s no need for any adjustments.
Different from other splints, MiniMarvel Appliances will remind the patient
when they are biting too hard, in an effort to change the behavior.
Simple and effective, the MiniMarvel Appliance may just be what you and your patients are looking for. Looking for innovative ideas, is just another way we are, “Working Harder and Smarter for your Practice!”
Panthera D-SAD
The Next Generation of Mandibular Advancement Devices
The device is custom made through CAD/CAM technology. The design is comprised of two retainers, created by laser sintering, that are made to be inserted on the maxillary and mandibular teeth.
The linkage system is composed of two triangles that are fixed on the lower retainer and of retention rods attached to the upper retainer which maintain the mandible’s advancement. The device takes into account each patient’s particularities and offers better adaptation, which diminishes discomfort and increases stability.
Non-invasive treatment, fully reversible
Excellent compliance by the patient
Comfortable, due to its small size
Adjustable, interchangeable rods to control the advancement
Easy insertion and removal – simple for the practitioner and for the patient
You can choose the amount of anterior coverage
Fabricated with type 12 organic biocompatible polyamide
Homogeneous material thus hydrophobic – will not discolour or retain odors
This innovative system brings together the forces of the horizontal occlusion plane. This limits muscular and tempromandibular joint (TMJ) pain. The Panthera device allows for lateral and vertical movement during sleep. Breathing through the mouth is also possible. The device also allows a 0.5mm gradual advancement by changing the length of rods in accordance with medical recommendations.
Klausz Dental Laboratories
Bite Registration Technique with the George Gauge™
We were the first dental lab in Ontario to achieve Gold Status
as a Panthera D-SAD Provider
Panthera Mandibular Advancement Devices come with an incredible 3 year warranty!
Klausz Dental Laboratories is proud to announce that we have become one of only five dental laboratories in Canada to have earned the privilege of being a Panthera Preferred Partner Laboratory. We would like to thank all of our clients who have helped make this possible and we look forward to continuously “Working Harder and Smarter” to earn your trust.
Always looking for ways to improve the quality of our work is just another way we are, “Working Harder and Smarter for your Practice!”
Panthera D-SAD Communication Suite
Panthera X3 Sleep Appliance
The Next Generation of Dorsal Fin Sleep Appliance
Dorsal Fin Sleep Appliances have evolved into one of the most popular choices for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. The two piece construction allows for maximum patient comfort and lateral jaw movement. The Dorsal fins on the mandibular appliance interface with inclines built into the facial of the upper appliance to dictate a specific mandibular position. The device is fabricated with an easy to change “Clip System” which allows for further mandibular advancement. The device takes into account each patient’s particularities and offers better adaptation, which diminishes discomfort and increases stability.
Panthera X3 Sleep Appliance Highlights
You can choose the amount of anterior coverage you feel would be best
The advancement clips are made out of the same material as the appliance for greater strength
Comfortable, due to its small size
The device can be fabricated to any bite you supply
Designs created with state-of-the-art CAD/CAM technology
A made in Canada solution
Fabricated with type 12 organic biocompatible polyamide
Bruxism and Breakage Resistant
Three year warranty
Always looking for innovative ideas in sleep appliance therapy is just another way
we are, “Working Harder and Smarter for your Practice!”
SomnoMed – Sleep Appliances
SomnoDent Family of Clinically Proven Oral Devices
SomnoMed realizes that no two patients are alike, which is why they pride themselves on delivering a suite of devices with a wide array of options to treat your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. SomnoMed has developed the SomnoDent family of oral devices – a collection of clinically proven oral devices, leveraging the most innovative advancements. In their state-of-the-art facilities, SomnoMed’s skilled laboratory specialists work diligently, using the utmost care, accuracy, and precision, while adhering to the highest standards of quality to provide you and your patients with reliable and effective premium oral devices.
SomnoMed has a history of innovation. From the launch of SomnoDent Classic in 2004 to a new, more comfortable Herbst in 2013 – the company continues to develop products to meet the needs of the ever evolving dental environment.
SomnoDent Classic
The SomnoDent Classic is SomnoMed’s original innovation in customized oral devices, the Classic is held in place using medical grade stainless steel ball clasps.
Offers drop-in fit
Comes in a version that allows for more space for the patient’s tongue.
SomnoDent Flex
SomnoDent Flex is made with unique SMH BFlex material, Flex has a soft inner liner which maintains retention and offers premium patient comfort.
Device retention is critical to effective treatment
Drop in fit – even for patients with short teeth, little undercut or crown / bridge work
Reduced chair time due to minimal adjustments
SMH BFlex is a proprietary soft polymer that is molecularly bonded to the acrylic device. The material will not delaminate or attract odors.
SomnoDent Fusion
SomnoDent Fusion is an innovation on our original design with the fusion of wing and screw calibration. Titration can be performed precisely with the screw or easily advanced 1mm at a time by changing the wings. This system provides less lateral movement with titration thus more comfort for the patient as their device is advanced. Fusion allows 7.5mm of forward protrusion and 0.5mm backward adjustment, this additional room for titration means less bite resets. Fusion is ideal should you wish to be more conservative with your patient’s initial starting position, as you have extended advancement options.
Additional 2mm Advancement
Less Lateral Movement with Titration
Reduced Bite Resets
Increased Wing Strength
SomnoDent SUAD
The Somnodent SUAD features a casted frame that traces the arches, creating strength. The modified Herbst design allows for lateral movement and easy titration.
Mesh component added to the labial surface – complete arch is totally encapsulated by casted substructure to ensure that the dentition will not move.
Non-restrictive in movement, allowing patient to fully open and close their mouth, drink water, speak clearly, yawn, and take medication while wearing their appliance
Unlimited protrusive advancement does not have fins that limit lateral movement and does not lock the upper and lower jaw together
SomnoDent SUAD Ultra
The SomnoDent SUAD Ultra offers the patient increased tongue space, with a unique anterior design. It has the same beneficial casted frame, creating strength.
Incorporates a thin lingual apron for support & contours the posterior lingual flanges, greatly increasing tongue space
Completely encapsulated by the casted substructure, ensuring that the dentition will not move
SomnoDent Avant
The SomnoDent Avant is the latest design in the SomnoDent family of OSA Appliances. It’s small profile and sleek design makes for a more patient friendly appliance.
The outer shell is comprised of durable PMMA material
SMH BFlex internal linner is a proprietary soft polymer that is molecularly bonded to the acrylic device. The material will not delaminate or attract odors
Straps are available in a range of sizes (small, medium, and large)
EMA Sleep Appliance
Elastic Mandibular Advancement Appliance
EMA appliances help promote a deeper, more restful sleep by preventing snoring and relieving the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The EMA does not interfere with breathing through the mouth, even in cases of congested nasal passages. The EMA has many options for patient advancement with 9 strap lengths and 4 different elastic tension options. Non-restricted side-to-side (lateral) or front-to-back (protrusive) movements of the jaw are possible while wearing the appliance due to varying elastic bands.
EMA advantages not found in many other oral appliances:
• Patients can talk and even drink water while wearing it.
• It is completely free of metal and the EMA elastic straps are latex free.
• Patients can easily change the EMA elastic straps themselves; no additional trips to the dentist needed.
Helping your patients get a better night’s sleep is just another way we are, “Working Harder and Smarter for your Practice!”
O2Vent Optima
Airway Management System
O2Vent Optima
The O2Vent Optima appliances are the latest offering in the O2Vent oral appliance range. O2Vent Optima is 3D printed with durable nylon. The lower jaw can be moved forward to a comfortable range while also allowing the integrated airway channel to bypass nasal congestion and other areas of airway collapse, such as from the tongue, soft palate and lateral walls.
Unique Airway Technology:
- Taking traditional oral appliances to the next level
- 3D printed nylon is lightweight, comfortable and durable
- Adjustable mandibular protrusion
- Increases vertical dimension
- Proven efficacy of the proprietary air channel
- Uninterrupted therapy with nasal issues
- Especially suited for mouth breathers
- Oral positive expiratory pressure with ExVent
- Therapy backed by clinical trials
O2Vent Optima Mini
The O2Vent Optima Mini is a discreet and low-profile oral device that manages the upper airway for the treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring by incorporating the proprietary Oventus Airway Technology. The O2Vent Optima Mini’s design (without the airway extension) may benefit patients requiring enhanced lip-seal, to avoid excess saliva build-up and/or dry lips.
Oventus ExVent
ExVent is an optional accessory which is inserted into the front oral airway of the 02Vent Optima appliance. It creates resistance in the upper airway, providing additional airway support whilst prolonging exhalation.
The ExVent valve opens fully on inhalation but closes on exhalation, pushing air through the valve’s air vents. This creates the resistance, also known as PEEP, positive end respiratory pressure. PEEP resistance helps to further stabilize the soft palate and lateral walls, providing more support than advancement alone.
ExVent can benefit any patient who:
- Struggles with or has failed traditional treatment therapy
- Continues to snore using oral device advancement alone
- Needs more airway support
Always looking for new and innovative appliances to help
your patients sleep better is just another way we are,
“Working Harder and Smarter for your Practice”
Bite Repositioning Appliances
The Perfect Accompaniment to Any Mandibular Advancement Device
These Bite Repositioning Appliances are made from a thin thermoform material that fits over the lower teeth, similar to a sports mouth guard. The posterior occlusion of the maxillary opposing dentition is imprinted into the appliance and gently guides and holds the mandible in place as the muscles reposition the mandible into the normal occlusion.
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