Clinical Evaluations
Grind Relief Pro
Grind Guard Technologies, LLC
www.grindreliefpro.com
Overview
- 30 Clinical Evaluators
- 98 Total Uses
- 86% Clinical Rating
Consultants’ Comments
- “Quick and easy to fit.”
- “I am able to provide the patient with an immediate device to take home to see if they get TMD and muscle myalgia relief.”
- “Same day, no models!”
- “Easy to use in a pinch and can use Peter Dawson’s NTI/deprogrammer methods fast.”
- “The rigid shell allows it to adapt better than the somewhat softer shell in the OTC doctor’s nightguard.”
- “The fit is better and the end product is more durable than QuickSplint”
- “It is easy to fabricate chair side. It has great retention once fully hardened, and it works very well in a dentition with severe crowding. One patient said it was the most comfortable guard she has ever worn.”
- “Nice device for acute treatment. The innovation is the rigid frame allowing for improved adaptation to undercuts and improved retention.”
Description
Grind Relief Pro is a thermoplastic medical device intended to treat nighttime or stress-induced bruxism and reduce muscle activity by at least 60%. Built with a patented “Central Power Bar”, this additionally helps by preventing wear through the appliance.
Unique Attributes
- Covers more of the dentition for a more secure fit (back to the 1st or 2nd bicuspid)
- Can be used on either the maxillary or the mandibular arch
- Adjustable with an ability to refit the appliance if the fit loosens or changes
- Can be used with a Class 2 occlusion
Clinical Tips
- The thermoplastic material gets very sticky after heating, don’t touch it.
- Once the device is fabricated and the patient is wearing it regularly, have the patient warm it under warm water before putting it in.
- Train the patients on how to adjust the device by including them on the initial fitting.
- We found that many small adjustments can be done at home without having to return to the office.
- Leave it in for 10 minutes after fitting for improved retention.
Indications
- Bruxism patients
- Great for immediate assessment of TMD and Muscle Myalgia when screening for muscle or joint pain