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Erkodent Occluform-3 Occludator

Creating splint occlusion using the Occluform 3
Creating splint occlusion using the Occluform 3
31 Mar 2024 | Techniques
The addition of the Occluform 3 to any of the Erkoform 3 series rapid vacuum units enables the simultaneous imprinting of opposing occlusion during the thermoforming process. Beyond the simple indentation of the opposing dentition on the appliance, this technique offers opportunities for precise and targeted manipulation of the thermoforming materi...
Mouth occlusion with Occluform 3
Mouth occlusion with Occluform 3
31 Mar 2023 | Techniques
A well-designed occlusal surface, particularly in a mouthguard designed for higher impacts, is vital to unlock the full protective capability of the appliance. While both the occlusal designs described here can be achieved by articulating and reheating after forming, we fortunately have the Occluform 3 for quickly creating high quality occlusal sch...
How to modify splint occlusion using the Occluform 3
Modifying splint occlusion using the Occluform 3
30 Sep 2021 | Techniques
The combination of an Erkoform rapid vacuum unit and an Occluform 3 gives the ability to imprint opposing occlusion at the same time as the thermoforming process. However, it is also possible to extend the scope of this beyond simply indenting the dentition. In this article, we demonstrate just some of the possibilities for manipulating the occlusi...
Playsafe Triple and Triple Light
Playsafe Triple and Triple Light
31 Jan 2020 | Techniques
The call for professional triple layered mouthguards is a relatively small segment of the market but nonetheless important. Typically these mouthguards are worn by high level athletes exposed to heavy impacts at times under the watchful eye of the media. Performance is important! The Playsafe Triple and Triple Light mouthguards are developed to mee...
Positioning models in the Occluform 3
Positioning models in the Occluform 3
31 Jul 2019 | Techniques
The Occluform-3 attachment is used for imprinting the occlusion of the opposing arch when thermoforming with the Erkoform 3 series units. Released at IDS 2019, the Occ3-aM is a device designed to reproducibly position models at an average value alignment within the Occluform 3 working space. The positioning and articulation then correspond to that ...
Thermoforming with printed models and the Occluform-3
Thermoforming with printed models and the Occluform-3
31 May 2019 | Techniques
By replicating the function of an average value articulator, the Occluform-3 attachment is used for imprinting the occlusion of the opposing arch when thermoforming. The Occluform was originally designed to fix full-sized gypsum models in position. Now, with use of 3D printed models becoming more common and with their accompanying general reduction...
Creating mouthguard occlusion using the Occluform 3
Creating mouthguard occlusion using the Occluform 3
31 Jan 2018 | Techniques
Following on from the previous article showing the use of the Occluform 3 for modifying occlusal schemes for splints, we will now look at the Occluform 3 as used for creating occlusal schemes for mouthguards. The advantage of incorporating this production step into the thermoforming process of mouthguards is both profound and sensible. The time alo...
Modifying splint occlusion using the Occluform 3
Modifying splint occlusion using the Occluform 3
30 Sep 2017 | Techniques
The The combination of an Erkoform rapid vacuum unit and an Occluform 3 gives the ability to imprint opposing occlusion at the same time as the thermoforming process. However, it is also possible to extend the scope of this beyond simply indenting the dentition. In this article, we demonstrate just some of the possibilities for manipulating the occ...
Working with the Occluform 3
Working with the Occluform 3
31 Jul 2017 | Techniques
The Occluform 3 is an articulating device which can be integrated on a thermoforming unit to allow us to directly imprint the opposing bite at the same time as the thermoforming process is taking place. Featuring plaster-free model fixation, the Occluform 3 enables articulation of the models via a jointed hydraulic arm system for fast and accurate ...
Playsafe Triple - new sports mouthguard
Playsafe Triple
31 May 2013 | Techniques
The superior protective effect of laminated sports mouthguards in comparison to single-layered mouthguards is well documented. However, the fabrication of custom laminated sports mouthguards is much more complex and time-consuming. A Playsafe triple can be fabricated in about the same time as a single-layered sports mouthguard but provides at leas...
Manufacturing adjusted splints with the dental thermoforming technique - Part 2
Thermoforming technique
31 Jan 2013 | Techniques
The examples shown in Part 2 of this series use the Erkoform 3d with the Occluform 3 attachment. This combination lets us manufacture complex adjusted splints extremely quickly and in a very material friendly manner. The Occluform-3 is attached to the Erkoform-3/3d allowing us to directly imprint the opposing bite and modify the splint during the ...
Splint Therapy: Adjusted Occlusal Splints - Part 1
31 Oct 2012 | Techniques
There are many very individual splint therapy concepts used for the treatment of functional diseases of the chewing apparatus (e.g. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), Craniomandibular Disorder (CMD)) and this has equally lead to a huge number of different splint designs. This article, therefore, will only describe the main design groups. Refle...
Construction of the Silensor-sl - Part 3
31 Jan 2012 | Techniques
Following on from Part 2, we will now describe the procedure to form the Silensor-sl bases using the Occluform to create a balanced occlusal plane which corresponds to the construction bite record. In the next installment (Part 4) we will complete the Silensor-sl appliance and in Part 5 we will discuss adjusting troubleshooting and special cases. ...
An improved high performance mouthguard design
01 Mar 2005 | Special Report
Building on its world-leading custom laminated mouthguard designs, for 2005 Erkodent GmbH has released the latest addition to this range; the Light-pro. The new mouthguard was originally conceived in Europe to meet the requests from professional athletes for a high performance mouthguard without the bulk and intrusiveness often associated ...
Profits from mouthguards are set to soar
01 Apr 2003 | Special Report
SPORTS DENTISTRY   Profits from mouthguards are set to soar Sports Medicine Australia set to create referrals for dentists By Julian Hodges, BA, DMS March/April 2003 For those practices and laborato...
Fabricating sparkling clear bite splints in 15 minutes
01 Oct 2001 | Special Report
SPECIAL FEATURE   Fabricating sparkling clear bite splints in 15 minutes A new method for the quick fabrication of one appointment occlusal splints by Julian Hodges, BA, DMS September/October 2001 ...
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