Cases

3D Nylon MAS

Dr Damian Teo uses 3D printed splints for all his TMD and sleep apnoea cases. During his time working in the Darwin TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre, Dr Teo discovered 3D printed nylon splints and helped introduce them to Australia. Dr Teo has exclusively been using 3D printed splints (including 3D printed nylon) for over 8 years, and has helped spread its popularity amongst TMD and OSA dentists around Australia.

The examples below show 3D-printed nylon splints and oral appliances used at our clinic for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). These examples illustrate appliance designs rather than predict individual treatment results. The appropriate appliance depends on the condition being managed and an individual clinical assessment. Learn more about dental assessments and oral appliance therapy at our Melbourne-based sleep treatment clinic.

Sleep Apnea Splint

(Bringing The Jaw Forward)

3D printed nylon MAS demonstrating how it brings the bottom jaw forward. By bringing the bottom jaw forward at night, the throat and airway will stay patent, so you can breathe better, stop your snoring, and treat your sleep apnea.

This MAS design holds the jaw forward with 2 nylon arms on either side. The arms can be adjusted by yourself at home to gently bring your bottom jaw forward. This MAS design allows the user to open or close their mouth at night.

TMJ Splint

(Correcting The Midline To Help Jaw Pain And Headaches)

This type of splint brings the bottom jaw back to the center, and also brings the bottom jaw forward. By correcting the position of the bottom jaw, it re-aligns the TMJ and balances out the bite. This can help reduce jaw pain, jaw clicking, headaches, and facial pain.

Close-up of patient’s teeth and gums in a clinical dental setting

Close-up of a patient’s teeth and gums during dental evaluation

Close-up view of a patient's teeth and gums in a clinical dental setting

Close-up view of patient’s teeth and gums showing oral structure

Sleep Apnea Splint.

(Different Design)

3D printed nylon MAS demonstrating how it brings the bottom jaw forward. By bringing the bottom jaw forward at night, your throat and airway will stay patent so you can breathe better, stop snoring, and treat your sleep apnoea.

This MAS design uses blue elastic straps to hold the bottom jaw forward at night. The straps are removable and can be changed to different strengths. This MAS design helps keep the mouth closed at night in mouthbreathers.