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Periodontal splinting in general dental practice
1Department of Conservative Dentistry, Eastman Dental Hospital, London.
Dental Update
|February 24, 2001
Abstract:
Splinting periodontally involved teeth is a technique that has been in use for centuries. This article gives a brief history and review of the literature concerning periodontal splinting and outlines the rationale and indications for the correct application of periodontal splinting in modern dental practice. The common types of splint and clinical techniques involved are described, addressing some of the clinical problems.