Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
For a patient with a hard occlusal splint and bruxism, what will you most likely SEE on the splint?
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Correct answer: D. Wear facets / cracked lines
- A. Incorrect – an active bruxer's splint shows wear.
- B. Incorrect – calculus forms on teeth, not as a sign of bruxism on a splint.
- C. Incorrect – acrylic does not develop caries.
- D. Correct – parafunctional grinding leaves shiny wear facets and cracking on a hard acrylic splint, confirming nocturnal bruxism.
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