Mandibular Splint

Trauma to the teeth can be transferred to support structures that are damaged. This can lead to tooth mobility. Such mobile teeth may require a splint for a period of time until the healing of the supporting tissues and tooth becomes stable.
Splinting is a procedure where the teeth are supported in its position for a period of time. Splinting involves binding a group of teeth together so that the bite forces are shared by a large number of teeth instead of being born by the affected tooth
Splinting of teeth can be done either by a composite material or fiber restraints.

REASON FOR LOW CONTENTION periodontium TEETH:

Primarily, a lingual splint - the lower anterior teeth and palatal splint - the maxillary anterior teeth.

Splinting is a procedure that is done, if the incisors are very mobile, but remain in the mouth, then six anterior teeth are attached to the incisor 1/3rd increase in support - which is from canine to canine.


ADVANTAGES

1. It allows the patient to chew comfortably.
2. The teeth become mobile firm - the patient can use a regular brush, interdental brush, etc. without fear of breaking down teeth.
3. As the contention is made in collaboration with other periodontal therapy such as scaling / root planing curreatage / / etc flap surgery, it is also an addition to the preservation of hard and soft tissues.
4. Improves patient self confidence.

REASON OF CONTENTION OF INJURY tooth:

Injured anterior teeth must be stabilized to less than three weeks as it will allow fiber periodontal repair rather than healing bone (may lead to ankylosis).

- Needs dislocated teeth Stabilization - 2 -3 weeks.

- The need to stabilize the tooth subluxation - 1 -2 weeks.

- Requirements extrusion stabilization teeth - 1 -2 weeks.

- Root fracture requires a longer time restraints such as 1 -3 months, which will allow the calcified tissue to heal.


Other application areas of contention:

* ORTHODONTICS

- As a retainer after orthodontic treatment.
- As a space maintainer.

* Implant Dentistry

- Like a bridge using the teeth of Maryland stock in the anterior segment.
- To strengthen the implant during the implant.


Follw and maintenance:

When we, dental center in Delhi to start a process of restraint, we explain to the patient a new sense that he or she will experience teeth are linked together and the need to maintain hygiene. The brushing and tongue cleaning technique should remain as before, but the technique of dental floss should be changed to splint the area - Flossing should be threaded between the recesses on the end of the cervix. inter dental brushes are recommended for large doorways. We usually call the patient after one week to check the hygiene maintained after one month, then every six months for routine control of hygiene and maintenance.

CONCLUSION:

Using a dentist tooth splint can stabilize mobile anterior teeth quickly, with a long-term reliability. It provides high performance and aesthetic reinforces the confidence of patients to use them freely and smile.


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Authors:

Dr. Amit Goswami.

Mrs. Dr. Vandana Goswami.