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Clinical Performance of CAD/CAM Occlusal Splints Fabricated With or Without Wax Bite Registration in Healthy Adults

Occlusal splints are commonly used to manage sleep bruxism, temporomandibular disorders, and tooth wear. Traditionally, a wax bite registration is used during the fabrication of CAD/CAM occlusal splints to determine the vertical dimension and occlusal relationship. New digital techniques allow the splint to be designed without a wax bite registration by virtually increasing the vertical dimension based on maximal occlusion. This randomized crossover study compares these two fabrication workflows in healthy volunteers. Participants will wear both splints in random order. The study will evaluate patient-reported comfort and clinical performance, including occlusal contacts, force distribution, splint stability, and the occlusal adjustments required at insertion.