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DAR-AL

The DAR-AL is an anterior midpoint contact splint — a muscle deprogrammer, the same appliance as our B-Splint. Contact at the front disengages the posterior teeth during clenching to calm muscular activity, and it is often prescribed for TMJ.

Anterior contactMuscle deprogrammerTMJ / clenching
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DAR-AL appliance made by Bridge Dental Laboratory
Crafted in Christchurch, UK
Clinical profile

A muscle deprogrammer

An anterior midpoint contact splint that disengages the posterior teeth to reduce parafunctional muscle activity.

AMPS

anterior midpoint contact

Contact at the front disengages the posteriors during clenching, calming muscular activity quickly.

TMJ

muscular disorders

Reduces temporalis, masseter and lateral pterygoid activity — often prescribed for TMJ and clenching.

Features

Why choose the dar-al

Muscle deprogrammer

Anterior midpoint contact for quick harmonisation of muscular disorders.

Reduces parafunction

Calms temporalis, masseter and lateral pterygoid activity.

Disengages posteriors

A single point of contact at the front separates the back teeth during clenching.

Often for TMJ

Frequently prescribed for muscular disorders and TMJ.

Short-term use

An anterior deprogrammer is worn short-term and supervised, not as a long-term nightguard.

Centric bite required

Upper and lower scans plus a centric bite registration.

Ordering

What we need

  • Upper and lower scans or impressions
  • A centric bite registration
  • Note any TMJ / muscular indications
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Patient care

Included with every order

  • Care leaflet with cleaning & storage guidance
  • Free 3D-printed models with every order
  • Ready to fit chairside
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The range

More bruxism appliances

Six appliances for every level of patient need — tap any to see details.

01 Soft nightguard appliance

Soft nightguard

A flexible soft EVA guard for patients with mild bruxism — comfortable, easy to adapt to, and ideal for first-time wearers.

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02 Standard softhard appliance

Standard softhard

A 2mm soft inner bonded to a 1mm hard outer for moderate to severe bruxism.

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03 Extra thickness softhard appliance

Extra thickness softhard

A harder-biased dual-laminate (1mm soft + 2mm hard) for severe grinders who need a more rigid bite surface.

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04 Hard nightguard appliance

Hard nightguard

A solid hard acrylic splint for severe bruxism — maximum durability and a 6 month warranty.

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05 B-Splint appliance

B-Splint

A specialist anterior bite plane in 1mm soft + 1mm hard dual-laminate. Disengages posteriors during clenching — often prescribed for TMJ.

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FAQ

Questions about the dar-al

What is the DAR-AL splint?
The DAR-AL is an anterior midpoint contact splint (AMPS) — a muscle deprogrammer, the same type of appliance as our B-Splint. Contact only at the front disengages the posterior teeth to calm parafunctional muscle activity, and it is often prescribed for TMJ.
What is the DAR-AL used for?
Muscular disorders and TMJ — it reduces temporalis, masseter and lateral pterygoid activity and is frequently used for clenching and tension headaches. It is worn short-term and supervised rather than as a long-term nightguard.
What do you need to make a DAR-AL?
Upper and lower scans or impressions plus a centric bite registration.

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