How to make a Nightguard by Szara Dental

I have been making nightguards for over 20 years. I typically make anywhere between 3 to 5 per month. I am NOT the expert but have had much success delivering these types of splints. The key to a successful nightguard is to eliminate chair time. By following these simple directions in this video you to can eliminate chair time making you the hero. The bite splint I made in this video was cured in a heated Great Lakes pressure pot for 15 minutes @ 120 degrees farenheit 22psi. Its very important to use the correct acrylic that will withstand the forces of the night time sleeper. Please check out my AMAZON affiliate link to see what materials and equipment I use in my lab.
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[@tsapetro2618]

This video is pure gold for an orthodontist

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thank you!

[@cristinachao9296]

Tsa Petro true!

[@gohenrygomez]

hi I need some help where can I buy those plates hard and soft

[@timothycastillo5635]

I used to wear a night guard. I wasn't aware of all the work that went into constructing one. This one that you made looks much better than the one i wore in the 90's. Thank you for posting!

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thank you for the comment . Really appreciate it

[@Daz5809]

I'd like to say that this is great, but I made night guards for almost 20 years. I'll give you an 8 out of 10. About the best I've seen on KZbin.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thanks. What could I do to make better?

[@xcapbj8922]

Really nice of u to show us the true steps in real time, great video, thank you

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Welcome

[@stl9580]

Looks great, Thank you for showing this, please keep it up it's very enjoyable to see how others do the work, much appreciated : )

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thank you for the kind words

[@DianaLopez-fz5el]

Love your work Steve. Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thank you Diana!!!

[@lindadickerson9765]

Another Great Video, Steve! Really good tips to be found in all of your videos!

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Welcome Linda. Thanks for taking the time to tell me!!!

[@debjohnston2947]

Awesome! You are a life saver, thank you so much.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Welcome

[@stephensonpawan1158]

I just cant seem to find notes on night guards,,, this video is of great help.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thanks for telling me. Greatly appreciated

[@danielschwarz3066]

Nice, I really like that articulator, good job

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Yeah its super easy and reliable

[@paulinagarcia6100]

Daniel Schwarz how can I get this articulator? How much is it? Thank you

[@peterbasmaji3271]

Nice work boss

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thank you. I use purple monomer/clear to help with clarity and I use Kohler buffing acrylic compound to high shine

[@DentalTechTips]

Great video Steve! Really enjoy watching everything you post. Learn so much about removables from all of your tutorials.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

THAnks for watching and leaving a comment every little bit (comment) helps KZbin promote my channel! 😊😊😊😊

[@DentalTechTips]

I know that all too well. Much respect to you for keeping up such a regular posting schedule! Something I wish I was a bit better at myself.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

@@DentalTechTips I watch your videos.. it's hard but the show must go on

[@donnabot4266]

Can you contact me at [e-mail]

[@hacklabdesign]

You are a true craftsman , I plan to Thermoform mine because I’m adding a switch activator for Bruxism feedback .

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Very cool

[@b4ck2505]

Thank you, what separator are you using? Also where can I buy the bottles for the monomer and polymer?

[@b4ck2505]

Thanks for the detailed video what separator were you using before applying the acrylic materials?

[@mati150a]

What liquid did you use for shine .. please

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Mineral oil

[@NGBdmd]

I love your videos, thanks for posting! I have a question about the acrylic you’re using (Great Lakes clear acrylic). Does it have to be cured in the pressure pot? Or will it cure by auto polymerizing? So for example, if I don’t have access to a pressure pot can I still use that product? Thanks!

[@renealvarez3107]

I love yout work I from Mexico

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Why thank you Rene!

[@florentinaalexander2735]

My retainers broke and I need ew ones ,how do I go about you making me new ones

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Sorry we can't make them for general public. Dumb laws

[@dimmacommunication]

I had a very rigid night guard that nobody seems to be able to make anymore, what is the material ? I hate the acrylic ones

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Not sure

[@emiliomarquesmacian4548]

Eres un artista,clásico, como yo!!👍💪

[@6JackOfClubs9]

Great work! Very well made 👍 I will have to check if any British suppliers stock splint resin and powder.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Not too hard to make. Good profit margins

[@elryrion]

Thank you for the vidéo 👍 👍 👍 and for all the work 👍👍👍

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Frank your a Superfan Every week!

[@elryrion]

@@SzaraDentalLab i try to watch every week 😁

[@dimmacommunication]

Are those tungsten carbide drills or HSS ?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

I think carbide

[@gf6368]

have you got any experience with soft dental EVA? I'm trying to buy the same kind they use on the bite-and-boil mouthguards but have had no luck finding the right material, close I came with Drufosoft, unfortunately it requires over 100C

[@josefinaespinal4603]

Do i need to be certified do what you do? i love it.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Do it

[@sofakingbrill]

Facinating

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thank you

[@jorgevillacis8127]

does release BPA or chemicals when patient wearing the device?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

No BPA!

[@maryjoyferrer7584]

Thank you so so much Steve! I’ve learned a lot and I’m practicing your way 👌

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Keep it up Maryjoy!

[@ShahabSheikhzadeh]

Is there any sort of 'marker' or unique identifier to know who made a guard? I haven't gotten around to asking my doctor who made mine, but, I'm always amazed at the precision of such things. Watching you work, I can see why dentists like using the moniker Doctor ENgineer arTIST :)

[@amandasaunders5270]

How much would a day wear guard cost? It wouldn’t cover the front teeth but go under and behind them. The one I had from the dentist cost me $925 and a dog ate it...

[@123vivabladi6]

Please do you have a video about planas piste appliance. I really need it

[@SzaraDentalLab]

I'm not sure what that is? Maybe another name?

[@123vivabladi6]

@@SzaraDentalLab I saw a Spanish video it's called pistas planas (I will send you a picture of it on your messenger right now )

[@andyalmaraz2754]

@@SzaraDentalLab www.google.com/search?q=pistas+planas+ortodoncia&client=ms-android-huawei&prmd=ivmn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj5xtz2srDjAhWKG80KHZrICsEQ_AUoAXoECA0QAQ&biw=360&bih=657#imgrc=P_oAdqCNurokuM

[@katelynlee5064]

Hi Steve, where can I buy the lathe attachment it shown 19:30 when you remove the chunk of acrylic and what is the name? Thank you for your video!

[@kreeshh]

Hi Steve, we also have the same articulator and use it when fabricating nightguards. However we keep getting nightguard cases back due to open anterior bite---only molars are occluding but the bite in the articulator is closed. Have you ever experienced this?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

No not really. After you are done grinding in are you still having some contact with anteriors, canine guidance?

[@amythomas5950]

I'm having the same issue...did you get a fix for this?

[@kennethtang9158]

Hi Steve, thank you so much for the video. I'm a dental student and suffer from TMD, I had an occlusal night guard that I lost and through your video have learned to make one myself. My first attempt I didn't layer correct so there was porosity. My second attempt it turned out well but when I put it on, it slipped off with just a normal tongue thrust. Do you think I can skip the waxing step or is that necessary? Do you think I may have smoothened off the interior by acryluster too much and that's why it isn't tight enough? Last question do you think I can re-adapt the resin by adding to it like you would reline a temporary crown, in order to fix the tightness issue?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Biggest mistake waxing out a model is OVER waxing. I add an extremely thin layer to reliev any natural undercuts. Also especially on upper nightguards i add ball clasps for extra retention if needed. Yes you can reline a nightguard. Just make sure you add seperator to model. You may forget and you will ruin it

[@kennethtang9158]

@@SzaraDentalLab thank you SO much!

[@patriciacano4598]

Cómo hace para que no se llene de burbujas sabiendo que se demora el proceso de acrilado?

[@digtime16bit]

Which bur are you using for the bulk removal/contouring of acrylic?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

E Cutter by Komet USA. if you purchase from them just tell them you want Szara Dental e cutter bur

[@peterbasmaji3271]

How you make your acrylic clear and shiny

[@Karl.no1]

Can I ask you why you don’t use omni-vac vacuum former ??

[@SzaraDentalLab]

I do use a biostar also 3D print ng with Envisiontec E1 printer

[@rigelvillaruel6564]

Such a very long process. How many cam you make in a day? How much do you charge the Orthodontist for that appliance?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Roughly 5 to 7. Anywhere from $110- $140

[@TheLETB]

Thank you. Steve, I really enjoy watching your videos. I had learned a lot. I really like your night guard. I used to work in a lab that only make night guards, but they used the repair acrylic. I think this one you used is much better. Where can I find it?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Lucy, Did you catch your shot out?

[@TheLETB]

@@SzaraDentalLab Yes, I noticed it. 😆😆😆 You make my day. Thank you.

[@babeena_gt_3645]

Am I the only one who uses a bottom soft night gaurd? My dentist tries to give me a top night gaurd ,and I kepped kicking it out if my mouth whilst sleeping. Then one night I woke up choking on the thing. The measurements were correct,the gaurd was secure,but when I was sleeping I don't know what went on but it would either be on my bed somewhere or twisted in my mouth. So he did a mold for a bottom soft night gaurd,and it is secure ,and my teeth are safe .

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Many people wear lower nightguards. You are not alone!!!

[@kvn2512]

now a days i see the night guard with only anteriors touching, so the posteriors are not in contact. what do you call that? do you make them? whats your opinion on them?

[@vipwilford]

kvn2512 nti mci or other different types for different purposes

[@SzaraDentalLab]

I'm not sure I've never made my splints like that

[@chrisbookout3925]

Hey Steve what monomer dispenser are you using?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Dentaurum

[@claudiacavo5240]

gracias!

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thank you Claudia!

[@troygarren2288]

A utility wax boarder would make pouring and recovery a lot easier

[@SzaraDentalLab]

i used to do that but it was just extra time and product. Im pretty fast and efficient at making these. besides they will all be printed soon!

[@razmigdirarian4118]

Hello Steve, this is one kind of orthodontic SPLINT which called ''Acrylic Night Guard''. And what about the other splints in the field of orthodontics, how many other kinds of splints there are or usually you make as an orthodontic technician? Thank you very much.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

We make a splint called a Michigan Splint, soft nightguard, dual hard/soft nightguard, gelb splint and a flat plane bite splint

[@razmigdirarian4118]

@@SzaraDentalLab Hi Steve, thanks for quick replying, I hope someday you make videos about the other splints that you mentioned. My regards.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

@@razmigdirarian4118 definitely 😉

[@pedrofuq]

Obrigado ..ótima aula...🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@SzaraDentalLab]

😁😉😊😊😊😊

[@sophiajones8404]

Hi Steve, this is a great video! What's the tool you use to shape the retainer at the 20:33 minute mark?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

I'm using an e bur by Komet usa. Thanks for watching

[@sophiajones8404]

@@SzaraDentalLab Thanks for the reply! And what hand piece did you pair it with?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

I use a forza L50K handpiece

[@pgc476]

Hi. What type plaster you used?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

i use Whip mix ortho stone and ortho plaster. it has a very low shrinkage rate. be careful using hard stones they are designed to shrink

[@pgc476]

@@SzaraDentalLab where can I buy whip mix ortho stone material?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

@@pgc476 Zahn dental. Ask for my pricing otherwise you will pay list! 1-800-496-9500

[@jquin3]

Hi, what kind of articulator were you using in the video? Thanks.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

It's called a galetti. You can check it click link and you'll see it www.amazon.com/shop/szaradentallab

[@janbaduria2618]

34:14 - what is that stuff out of the bottle?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

It's called mineral oil. You can find it www.amazon.com/shop/szaradentallab

[@janbaduria2618]

@@SzaraDentalLab Interesting. What does it do? I usually just brush it with detergent and water.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

@@janbaduria2618 you brush on then wipe off with dry paper towel. Makes appliance look like glass. You'll have to try it for yourself and then you'll wonder why you weren't using it. LoL

[@janbaduria2618]

@@SzaraDentalLab thanks for the tip. I definitely will try it!

[@SzaraDentalLab]

@@janbaduria2618 trust me on this one you'll love it forever

[@richardkeechdds3118]

I’m a general dentist dabbling in lab work. Why not do a suck down and reline occlusal surface with resin to build up the bite?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

That's how we make our soft splints. The clarity never comes out perfect by adding a second layer. A lot of Drs order a 2 mm suck down splint then add acrylic chairside. Very important to know the different products. Some suck down splint materials won't bond to acrylic

[@kobussteyn7327]

Did you first soak the models then submerged the model and acrylic underwater or did you leave the model above the water? Thank you

[@SzaraDentalLab]

I submerge models in water to get rid off all excess air trapped in plaster or stone.. (5minutes minimum) after acrylic is added I place in a heated pressure pot filled only about 2 inches of 120f water. Acrylic is not submerged in water

[@shampoo5670]

I like your video😊 I want to use that material in my work. But my country can’t shipping your comment website. So if you know how to color acrylic resin another way, please reply this comment. Your video is really helpful me. Thankyou.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Sorry I dont know another way to color acrylic to make it clearer without color. If someone else does please leave a comment

[@pratiksap143]

Can u plz do a video in making twin block

[@SzaraDentalLab]

When I get one. They come in spurts

[@pratiksap143]

@@SzaraDentalLab i really admire ur work. Plz keep up wid the good work !

[@pratiksap143]

@@SzaraDentalLab and that too in both heat and cold cure

[@dr.ashwink.s.390]

Hi Steve amazing video! What liquid are you adding at 34:14 to the splint. to clean it or to polish it?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thank you for the compliment. I'm using mineral oil. Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXOTaopjf9eobKc I have it listed on my Amazon store www.amazon.com/shop/szaradentallab

[@T.Woods_]

You ever use the coarse Scotch brite brushes to clean your instruments?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

No I use that goofy tool I demonstrated in one of my first KZbin videos

[@kevina597]

What violet tint are you using? Brand name, website to get it, thatnks.

[@SzaraDentalLab]

I use a purple tint like in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYvOfoCehZJgl6s You can purchase bit.ly/2oYT8pV

[@nocarburox]

Para que agregar tanto material para la mordida inferior? desde el 16:00 si lo va quitar todo 🤔 y luego busca los puntos con el papel de articular es algo sin sentido 😅

[@Suss-e]

Hi steve, at 35:31 The canine touch the guard? thank you!. By the way, Have you thought about doing a course or book ? :P

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Very observant ☆😉

[@ICEWIZARDVLOGS]

May i ask?what is it called the bottle containing the acrylic powder and liquid that you are using?tnx😊

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Splint monomer and polymer bit.ly/2oYT8pV

[@hacklabdesign]

www.greatlakesdentaltech.com/products/lab-equipment-supplies/acrylic-equipment/splint-acrylic-resin/splint-acrylic-resin-kits.html

[@jwhang100]

try using an acid brush next time

[@crisrc6346]

Great vídeo, I have a question, Is it posible to do with auto acrylic? Thanks

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Not sure what "auto" acrylic is🤔 can you please explain?

[@crisrc6346]

@@SzaraDentalLab acrylic can be thermopolimerisable the one You use AND autopolerisable that doesnt need heat to polomerize, I'm still learning English so hope it's more clear now

[@SzaraDentalLab]

The acrylic I use is what we call cold cure. You can polymerize it in a pressure pot with no heat. It just takes longer. Adding heat only speeds up the polymerizing time

[@shamilgaraev9509]

what is this ?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

It's an appliance you wear while sleeping to prevent your teeth from wearing away from grinding in your sleep

[@shamilgaraev9509]

thanks for the info

[@ultimosdias-findelacosecha]

Hi!... Are there any hard soft sheet ( 2 in one)ready to be put in a vacuum?.. just to avoid these steps?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Yes. I'm making one as we speak. It's a dual laminated biocryl. Soft on one side and hard on the other. You can add acrylic like in this video I'm recommending or just suck down, cut out and leave as is kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4SVnWZ_o612mrs

[@ultimosdias-findelacosecha]

@@SzaraDentalLab thank you! I appreciate your help. Very helpful video ( just watched )

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thank you for subscribing. More videos coming soon

[@samlarson2483]

Interesting take on fabricating a mouthguard, constructive criticism: remove model bubbles from the occlusal surface from both models before mounting, and place your ball clasps before waxing undercuts, and no reason to wax occlusal surface of the mouthguard (loss of fit). I much prefer a traditional heat cure processed mouthguard. Cold cure seems extremely tedious!

[@samlarson2483]

I'm watching again, for brushes: horsehair acid brushes, (just dip them in boiling water to clean them up before first use). I make a ton of mouthguards also, I prefer to make a heat processed mouthguard, with a heat softened liner (no need for clasps, or relieving undercuts) also, finish the occlusal surface of your splint first, before removing the mouthguard from the model. occlusion, balance, and proper function should be done first after processing, once the splint is removed, it will never fit back on the model 100% accurately.

[@luigikasillaz]

use a makeup brush they are super..

[@SzaraDentalLab]

Thanks

[@ultimosdias-findelacosecha]

👏👏👏🤳🎥👌... thanks for the video!

[@kobussteyn7327]

Did you "dry model" cure the acrylic?

[@SzaraDentalLab]

I'm not for sure what exactly you mean? Can you please elaborate?

[@andyalmaraz2754]

32:16 😔😭

[@HellGod67]

That's probably the old way of doing it.

[@krishnaraoyenesetty8396]

Homach cast sir

[@SzaraDentalLab]

125

[@tmahendr]

My dentist wanted to charge me 400 for this bulshit. I just got forming trays from Walmart for 16 bucks and they’re 90 as effective