Hard nightguard
A hard nightguard — also known as a Michigan or Tanner splint — covering the biting surface for even contact distribution. It reduces jaw pain, headaches and TMD symptoms and virtually eliminates metal clasping, in solid hard acrylic for maximum durability.
Full-coverage protection
A rigid acrylic splint covering the occlusal surface for even contact distribution and lasting protection.
Michigan
hard acrylic splint
Full occlusal coverage distributes contact evenly, reducing jaw pain, headaches and TMD symptoms.
6 months
warranty period
Covered for 6 months from delivery, subject to fair wear and tear.
Why choose the hard nightguard
Even contact
Full occlusal coverage distributes biting forces evenly across the arch.
Reduces TMD symptoms
Helps relieve jaw pain, headaches and TMD symptoms.
Maximum durability
Solid hard acrylic for the most durable splint in the range.
No metal clasping
Virtually eliminates the need for metal clasps.
Single or dual arch
Send one arch for a standard hard nightguard, or upper and lower with a centric bite for a Michigan or Tanner.
5 day turnaround
Standard turnaround is 5 working days. Silver (+50%) and Gold (+100%) express services available.
Ordering
What we need
- One arch (upper or lower) for a standard hard nightguard — supplied without balancing or occlusal adjustment
- Both arches (upper and lower scans or impressions) for a Michigan or Tanner splint as standard
- A centric bite registration when you need a Michigan or Tanner
- Any relevant clinical notes
Patient care
Included with every order
- Care leaflet with cleaning & storage guidance
- 6-month warranty, subject to fair wear and tear
- Ready to fit chairside
More bruxism appliances
Six appliances for every level of patient need — tap any to see details.
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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Standard softhard
A 2mm soft inner bonded to a 1mm hard outer for moderate to severe bruxism.
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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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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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DAR-AL
An anterior midpoint contact splint (muscle deprogrammer) — like our B-Splint, contact at the front disengages the posteriors during clenching. Often prescribed for TMJ.
View detailsQuestions about the hard nightguard
What is a Michigan splint?
Does a hard nightguard help TMD and jaw pain?
Hard or soft nightguard for heavy grinding?
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