Optimizing Your Workflow: Why We Recommend KeySplint Soft® for Digital Bite Splints
As a digital design partner, we are frequently asked which materials yield the best clinical results while maintaining a streamlined chairside experience. When it comes to 3D-printed splints and nightguards, our recommendation is consistently KeySplint Soft® by Keystone Industries.
The Perfect Balance: Strength Meets Biocompatibility
The most common challenge with 3D-printed appliances is finding the “sweet spot” between durability and patient comfort. KeySplint Soft is a unique, biocompatible resin that provides the protection of a hard splint with the comfort of a soft liner.
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Not Brittle: Unlike many traditional PMMA or early-gen 3D resins, KeySplint Soft is highly resistant to fracture. Its high-impact strength ensures longevity even for heavy bruxers.
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Abrasion Resistant: The material is engineered to withstand significant occlusal wear, maintaining the integrity of the design we provide.
Thermo-Reactive Moldability for Superior Retention
One of the standout features for clinicians is the material’s thermo-reactivity. This property is a significant advantage during the delivery appointment:
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Adaptive Fit: When placed in warm water or in the patient’s mouth, the material becomes slightly flexible. This allows the splint to “seat” perfectly around the arch, accommodating minor discrepancies and providing a secure, retentive snap-fit.
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Increased Patient Compliance: Because the material self-adjusts to the patient’s unique anatomy at body temperature, pressure points are minimized, significantly reducing the need for chairside adjustments.
Seamless Integration into Your Digital Workflow
We design with precision, and KeySplint Soft translates those digital files into high-performance physical realities.
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Clarity and Aesthetics: The material finishes with high transparency and resists staining, keeping the appliance looking professional and clean for the patient.
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Polishability: If minor occlusal adjustments are needed, the material polishes back to a high luster with standard laboratory tools.
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Repeatability: Because the design is digital, if a patient loses their appliance, we can re-export the file for a new print in KeySplint Soft, ensuring a 1:1 replacement without a new impression.
Clinical Versatility
Whether you are prescribing a simple nightguard, a therapeutic bite plane, or a splint for TMD management, this material is versatile enough to handle the majority of your clinical cases. It provides the stability you need for joint support while remaining gentle on the dentition.
Partner With Us for High-Performance Appliances
By combining our expert digital design with Keystone’s industry-leading material science, you can offer your patients a superior appliance that saves you time and improves clinical outcomes.
Are you ready to upgrade your splint offerings? Contact us today to start your next digital design case using KeySplint Soft.