Keller Laboratories

People and Product Focused: Keller Laboratories

FOCUS ON THE CUSTOMER
Since 1948, Keller Laboratories has built their national reputation as a full-service laboratory by focusing on people and products. At Keller, the dentist and the patient come first.
Keller has a team of dedicated communication specialists and technicians to make sure the doctor’s experience is as timely and easy as possible. The communications team strives to respond quickly and accurately to doctors’ requests—whether sched- uling a pick-up, providing technical information, giving a case progress report, or consulting for a smile make-over or implant case. Customers can count on the skill and expertise of Keller’s technical team, which includes 17 CDTs.

CRYSTAL CLEAR
Recognizing dentists’ desire to provide preventative therapy and to protect their dentistry, in the mid-1990s Keller developed the Crystal Clear bite guard. Made from Clear 450, Crystal Clear is injection molded for an accurate fit, superior strength, and “crystal clear” appearance. It also doesn’t absorb stains or odors.

NTI-TSS PLUS
The popularity of the Clear 450 material led Keller to use it for the NTI-tss Plus, a proprietary appliance they introduced in 2003. The NTI-tss Plus is the lab-fabricated version of the NTI-tss device. The NTI-tss protocol was originally developed to treat migraine and tension headache pain, but it is now used as a preferred alternative to full- coverage mouth guards by thousands of clinicians. It is smaller, usually covering only the front teeth, so it is easier to seat and patients find it more comfort- able. The NTI’s anterior-posterior dis- cluding element prevents parafunctional occlusion of the canine and posterior teeth, reducing muscle contraction intensity by nearly 70% and protecting teeth, muscles, and joints.

The NTI-tss Plus is now available in several design options, including the NTI-tss Plus Soft, which has a soft inner liner and extends to the bicuspids for more secure retention. It is indicated for veneers and crowded or slightly mobile teeth. The soft interior adapts to the dentition, making it even easier to seat and more comfortable for patients.

FULL SELECTION OF BITE GUARDS
Keller also offers the Comfort H/S bite appliance. This full-coverage bite guard has a hard exterior and soft interior that provides protection and comfort at an economical price. The ThermoFit is another full-cover- age bite guard made from an adaptive material that softens under hot water to conform to patients’ teeth, then hardens to protect against nighttime grinding. Keller also offers TAP 3, TAP Elite and EMA appliances for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. This full line of appliances plus the experience and expertise of the Keller team has made Keller the industry leader in bite guard appliances.