A DMPS Block Guard for Residual Tooth Protection during Peroral Endoscopy

A newly designed DMPS block prosthesis is described, which achieves successful protection of the residual teeth against iatrogenic damage during peroral endoscopy. This dental guard is exclusively warranted for those patients whose residual upper dentition is at high risk because of the missing of central and/or lateral incisors. Its clinical advantages include the distribution of tension from the scope against the hard palate, minimizing stress on the residual teeth. A typical case is also demonstrated.