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Custom-made thermoformed splints and appliances
At KarDent, we manufacture thermoformed splints and appliances based on physical models, impressions and intraoral scans. Each appliance is produced individually in accordance with the clinician’s prescription, its intended purpose and the specified design requirements.
Depending on the type of appliance, we use materials with an appropriate thickness, rigidity and flexibility. Correct material selection and precise thermoforming contribute to accurate fit, stability and the required functional properties.
Retainers and retention appliances
Our range includes conventional thermoformed retainers, SPD retainers and active retention appliances. Individual designs differ in terms of material, thickness, the extent of tooth coverage and the finishing method.
Retainers are manufactured separately for the upper or lower arch. The design and material are selected in accordance with the clinician’s prescription and the documentation submitted to the laboratory.
Soft-hard occlusal splints
Soft-hard splints combine a flexible inner layer with a more rigid outer layer. This construction provides close adaptation to the tooth surfaces while maintaining adequate stability of the appliance.
Depending on the prescription, splints can be manufactured in a thickness of 2 or 3 mm for the upper or lower arch. The clinician determines the type of splint, its thickness and the required extent of finishing.
Trays used in digital workflows
This group includes attachment transfer trays and trays used in the Flow Injection technique. These appliances require accurate reproduction of the planned elements and correctly prepared digital data.
Transfer trays can be manufactured from an approved digital design and models produced using 3D printing technology. The accuracy of the documentation submitted to the laboratory is essential for the correct reproduction of the planned positions and shapes.
Splints for the Carriere Motion appliance
We also manufacture splints intended for use with the Carriere Motion appliance protocol. Their design is adapted to the clinician’s prescription and the relevant stage of treatment.
Accurate physical models or intraoral scans, together with detailed information about the required design, must be submitted for production. Patient qualification, appliance selection and instructions for use remain the responsibility of the treating clinician.
Whitening trays
Whitening trays are custom-made separately for the upper or lower arch. Accurate reproduction of the dental arch allows for an even fit and appropriate finishing of the tray margins.
The extent and finishing of the tray are prepared in accordance with the dental practice’s prescription. Selection of the whitening product, instructions for its use and clinical supervision of the whitening procedure remain the responsibility of the clinician.
Manufacture based on models or scans
We accept both conventional and digital prescriptions. Splints may be manufactured on physical models supplied to the laboratory, models produced from impressions or 3D-printed models generated from intraoral scans.