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pro3dure THERMEO® Thermomemory Dental Splint Milling Blank
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pro3dure THERMEO® Thermomemory Dental Splint Milling Blank
THERMEO® by pro3dure medical is a clear CAD/CAM dental splint milling blank engineered with patented temperature-responsive thermomemory technology. Designed for the digital fabrication of occlusal splints, nightguards and functional therapeutic bite splints, THERMEO becomes more flexible at body temperature and is designed to adapt comfortably to the tooth surface.
This reversible thermoplastic response gives dental laboratories an alternative to conventional rigid splint materials by combining the stability required for a milled appliance with increased flexibility and self-adjusting behavior during wear.
Shade: Clear-transparent
Blank diameter: 98.5 mm
Available thicknesses: 16 mm, 20 mm and 25 mm
Why Dental Labs Choose THERMEO®
- Patented thermomemory effect: THERMEO is designed to become more flexible at body temperature, allowing the finished splint to adapt to the tooth surface while maintaining a reversible temperature-responsive memory effect.
- Self-adjusting behavior: The temperature-responsive material can help accommodate minor fit discrepancies associated with conventional impressions or digital scans.
- Designed for wearing comfort: pro3dure developed THERMEO to combine characteristics associated with both rigid and flexible splint materials.
- CAD/CAM workflow: THERMEO blanks integrate the material directly into a digital dental laboratory workflow for the milling of splints from CAD data.
- Durable splint material: According to pro3dure, THERMEO was evaluated in chewing-simulation research conducted at LMU Munich and demonstrated abrasion values comparable with tested competing materials despite its greater flexibility and resilience.
- Material formulation: pro3dure states that THERMEO is manufactured without MMA, amine compounds and phthalate-based plasticizers.
What Is the THERMEO® Thermomemory Effect?
THERMEO belongs to a class of temperature-responsive or “smart” materials. Its mechanical behavior changes when exposed to temperature and that response is reversible.
At approximately body temperature, the finished THERMEO splint becomes more flexible and can adapt to the patient's tooth surface. The material's temperature-dependent memory behavior then helps the appliance return toward its intended form after deformation.
For dental laboratories, this is particularly useful because a conventional rigid splint can be less forgiving of small discrepancies created during impression taking, intraoral scanning, model production or appliance fabrication.
Indications and Applications
THERMEO® Blank is intended for the CAD/CAM fabrication of dental splints. According to pro3dure, the material can be used for both tooth-supported and soft-tissue-supported splint applications.
Typical applications include:
- Occlusal splints
- Nightguards
- Functional therapeutic bite splints
- Tooth-supported dental splints
- Soft-tissue-supported dental splints
THERMEO® Blank Specifications
| Manufacturer | pro3dure medical GmbH |
|---|---|
| Product | THERMEO® Blank |
| Product Type | CAD/CAM dental splint milling blank / milling disc |
| Material Technology | Temperature-responsive polymer with patented thermomemory effect |
| Shade | Clear-transparent |
| Diameter | 98.5 mm |
| Available Thicknesses | 16 mm, 20 mm and 25 mm |
| Workflow | Digital CAD/CAM milling |
| Primary Applications | Occlusal splints, nightguards and functional therapeutic bite splints |
| U.S. Patent | US 10,623,874 B2 |
THERMEO® vs. THERMEO® SO
THERMEO® Blank and THERMEO® SO are different products.
The product on this page is the clear-transparent THERMEO® Blank designed for occlusal splints and functional therapeutic bite splints.
THERMEO® SO is a separate pro3dure product offered as a tooth-colored 20 mm milling blank in shades A1, A2 and A3 and is specifically intended for the fabrication of dental snap-on splints.
Digital Splint Workflow
- Capture the clinical situation using the appropriate digital or conventional workflow.
- Design the occlusal splint in compatible dental CAD software.
- Select the appropriate THERMEO blank thickness for the case.
- Mill the appliance using compatible CAD/CAM equipment and appropriate tooling.
- Finish and polish the appliance according to pro3dure's current processing instructions.
Always follow the current pro3dure Instructions for Use, recommended milling parameters and processing instructions for the specific application and equipment being used.
How to Design an Occlusal Splint in inLab Software
Watch this workflow demonstration for designing an occlusal splint using inLab dental CAD software.
Cleaning and Care
THERMEO is a temperature-responsive material. Follow the current cleaning and care instructions supplied by pro3dure and the treating dental professional. Avoid excessive heat during finishing, polishing or cleaning because elevated temperature changes the material's flexibility.
Use only cleaning methods and products that are compatible with the finished THERMEO appliance and follow the manufacturer's current Instructions for Use.
Manufacturer and Technical References
- Official pro3dure THERMEO® Blank Product Information
- U.S. Patent 10,623,874 B2 – Milling Blank for Medical-Technical Molded Parts
THERMEO® is a professional dental material. Use and process the material in accordance with the manufacturer's current Instructions for Use and applicable professional and regulatory requirements.
Product Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful information about pro3dure THERMEO® Thermomemory Dental Splint Milling Blank, its intended use, and the recommended workflow.
01 What is pro3dure THERMEO®?
pro3dure THERMEO® is a clear CAD/CAM dental splint milling blank with patented temperature-responsive thermomemory technology. It is designed for the digital fabrication of occlusal splints, nightguards and functional therapeutic bite splints.
02 How does the THERMEO® thermomemory effect work?
THERMEO® becomes more flexible at approximately body temperature. This allows the finished splint to adapt to the tooth surface while its reversible temperature-dependent memory behavior helps the material return toward its intended form after deformation.
03 What are THERMEO® milling blanks used for?
THERMEO® Blank is designed for CAD/CAM fabrication of dental splints, including occlusal splints, nightguards and functional therapeutic bite splints. pro3dure states that the material can be used for both tooth-supported and soft-tissue-supported splints.
04 What sizes are available for THERMEO® Blank?
Clear-transparent THERMEO® milling blanks have a 98.5 mm diameter and are available in 16 mm, 20 mm and 25 mm thicknesses.
05 What is the difference between THERMEO® and THERMEO® SO?
THERMEO® Blank is the clear-transparent material designed for occlusal and functional therapeutic splints. THERMEO® SO is a separate 20 mm tooth-colored milling blank available in A1, A2 and A3 and is intended for dental snap-on splints.
06 Does THERMEO® contain MMA or phthalate-based plasticizers?
According to pro3dure, THERMEO® is manufactured without MMA, amine compounds and phthalate-based plasticizers.
07 Is the THERMEO® thermomemory technology patented?
Yes. pro3dure's temperature-responsive milling blank technology is covered by U.S. Patent 10,623,874 B2, titled Milling Blank for the Production of Medical-Technical Molded Parts.