Can a fully digital approach replace the wax bite in making night guards?
NCT ID NCT07720453
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether occlusal splints (night guards) made using a fully digital workflow are as comfortable and effective as those made with a traditional wax bite registration. Healthy volunteers aged 18 to 45 will wear both types of splints overnight for three weeks each. The goal is to see if skipping the wax bite step can still produce a well-fitting, comfortable splint.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- CAD/CAM occlusal splint fabricated using a virtual increase of the vertical dimension
- What this could lead to
- If the digital workflow proves as comfortable and effective, it could simplify and speed up splint fabrication, reducing the need for traditional wax bite registrations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to patients with dental conditions. Comfort is subjective, and the digital splint may require more adjustments.
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Conditions
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RadboudUMC
Nijmegen, Gelderland, 6525EX, Netherlands
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