Reviv vs NTI/Anterior Bite Planes: Pros, Cons, and Side Effects

Reviv vs NTI/Anterior Bite Planes: Pros, Cons, and Side Effects

Clenching TMJ

You’re grinding.
 You’ve got jaw pain, headaches, maybe facial asymmetry.
 A dentist recommends an NTI device or anterior bite plane—a small guard that only covers your front teeth.

You’re told:

“It stops clenching. Relaxes the jaw. Solves TMJ.”

But after a few weeks, your bite feels weird. Your molars shift. Your symptoms return.

Here’s the truth:
 NTI devices and anterior bite planes can make things worse if not used correctly.
 Let’s break down Reviv vs NTI/Anterior Bite Planes—based on actual biomechanics, not marketing brochures.

1. What Is an NTI or Anterior Bite Plane?

The NTI-tss (Nociceptive Trigeminal Inhibition tension suppression system) is a small dental device that:

  • Covers only the front two to four teeth
  • Prevents back teeth from touching
  • Is supposed to reduce muscle contraction intensity

It’s based on the idea that limiting posterior contact lowers the force of clenching.

And in our view it works!

 

2. What Is Reviv?

Reviv is a full-arch decompression mouthguard designed to:

  • Add vertical height to the entire bite
  • Unlock the jaw so it can naturally realign
  • Decompress the skull and TMJ
  • Relieve clenching by changing the mechanics, not just blocking it

It supports total-jaw health—not just short-term muscle suppression.

👉 How Reviv works

 

3. Reviv vs NTI: Key Differences

Feature

Reviv Two

NTI/Anterior Bite Plane

Covers entire arch

✅ Yes

❌ No

Adds vertical height

✅ Yes

❌ No

Designed to unlock jaw

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Supports symmetrical function

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Long-term use safe

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Helps TMJ symptoms

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Dentist required

❌ No

✅ Yes

Cost

$80

$500–$1000

 

 

4. Which Reviv Model for Clenching & TMJ?

  • Reviv One – Softer, good for beginners and sensitive bites
  • Reviv Two – Firmer, better for heavy clenchers and compressed jaws
  • With Support – Ideal if your bite is already collapsed or asymmetrical

👉 Compare all models

 

FAQs

1. Can Reviv be used if I already wore an NTI?
 Yes—especially helpful to re-establish full-arch contact and correct bite height.

2. Is Reviv a splint?
 No—it’s a decompression appliance. Different purpose, different design.

3. Can Reviv help with clenching AND facial symmetry?
 Yes. By lifting the bite and decompressing the skull, both symptoms improve.

4. Is it safe to use Reviv long-term?
 In our view yes. It’s designed for nightly use and built to support structural correction over time.

5. Is the NTI cheaper?
 No. NTI devices are often more expensive ($500–1000+) and rarely returnable.


If your bite feels worse after “treatment”…
 If you’re clenching through your guard…
 If your jaw is compressed, not just tense…

You don’t need suppression.
 You need decompression.

👉 Try Reviv. Fix your bite. Free your jaw.

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