OCHWA occlusal splint workflow (protocol-focused)
Mermaid overview (high-level):
flowchart TD A[Tx plan approval] --> B[Authorised indirect-procedure form] B --> C[Clinical records + scan/bite] C --> D[Lab submission + tracking] D --> E[Lab fabrication] E --> F[Insertion + review]
- Form 26: required approvals and documentation
- Use Form 26 for reconstructive-phase indirect work; it has A/B versions and no aesthetic work is permitted under this form (confirm which version is applicable with coordinators). Form 26
- Even if a prosthodontic specialist signs, you still must see the clinic coordinators; two signatures are required (prosthodontic specialist + coordinators). Form 26
- No prosthodontic work proceeds without a correctly completed form, and coordinators must countersign before any lab work or irreversible steps. Clinic Coordinators Small Intro
- For all indirect procedures (including splints), you must have Form 26 present at every session; it must list clinical and lab steps, materials and design details, and all stages must be tracked and signed. Introduction to CDP
- LabMagic + lab paperwork (submission and tracking)
- All lab work must be registered in LabMagic, and the lab slip comes from Titanium eForms. Introduction to CDP
- Print the relevant progress sheet for indirect procedures, have it signed, and submit it with the lab slip. Introduction to CDP
- Use the electronic submission workflow in LabMagic; keep a printed copy/proof in case a submission is lost. Treatment Planning session 1
- Plan for lab turnaround (often ~15 days for some prosthetic work). Treatment Planning session 1
- Lab work is handled by the OHCWA clinical lab (Aqua Clinical Lab) within published turnaround times. Introduction to CDP
- Intraoral scanning protocol (Trios) for splints
- Splints are a suitable case for intraoral scanning. L2 Introduction to Trios Scanning
- Maxilla scan path: 3 swipes (occlusal → buccal → palate). Start on a molar occlusally, wait 3–5 clicks, move to incisors, then complete buccal and palatal swipes; “wiggle” at the incisors to capture thin edges. L2 Introduction to Trios Scanning
- Mandible scan path: 3 swipes (occlusal → lingual → buccal). Start on a molar occlusally, move to incisors with a gentle wiggle, continue to the last molar, then roll lingual and finish buccal. L2 Introduction to Trios Scanning
- Use retraction (e.g., OptraGate) so mobile tissues are kept out of the scanner’s view; scan lingual before buccal to reduce saliva pooling/tongue interference. L2 Introduction to Trios Scanning
- Lab workflow for scans: add your name + student ID in the scan “Notes,” provide the required paper slip to trigger production/export, and files go to the lab for printing/milling. L2 Introduction to Trios Scanning
- Splint-specific clinical records tied to the scan submission
- Clinical stages include occlusal analysis, digital scan/records, and a bite registration at the desired vertical dimension (use leaf gauge/Lucia jig). L3 Occlusal Splints
- Digital scanning is the mainstay for splint impressions; avoid closed-bite registrations that can introduce lab error—use leaf gauges or Lucia jigs. L3 Occlusal Splints
Practical sequencing (what must be in place before you send the scan)
- Signed Form 26 (coordinator countersignature done) and physical form present. Introduction to CDP
- Complete clinical records (occlusal analysis + bite registration) aligned to the splint design. L3 Occlusal Splints
- Submit scan + lab prescription via LabMagic, attach the signed progress sheet and lab slip. Introduction to CDP
This aligns your occlusal splint with OCHWA’s required approvals, lab tracking, and scanning workflow while preserving the mandated sign‑offs and documentation at each stage.