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Splinting of traumatized teeth with focus on adhesive techniques
1Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Berne, Switzerland. thomas.vonarx@zmk.unibe.ch
Journal of the California Dental Association
|July 22, 2005
Summary
Dental trauma splinting stabilizes injured teeth for healing. Wire-composite splints are recommended for patient comfort and optimal periodontal tissue recovery, replacing older, rigid methods.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontology
Background:
- Splinting traumatized teeth is crucial for periodontal healing.
- While animal studies show similar healing without splints, clinical practice requires them for legal, comfort, and protection reasons.
- Ideal trauma splints are easy to apply, comfortable, cleanable, and allow physiologic mobility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present current concepts in splinting traumatized teeth.
- To review recommended splinting techniques and durations based on evidence.
Main Methods:
- Review of experimental and clinical studies on dental trauma splinting.
- Evaluation of different splinting materials and techniques.
Main Results:
- Wire-composite splints meet ideal requirements for trauma splinting.
- Rigid, tissue-coverage splints are outdated due to negative impacts on healing and comfort.
Conclusions:
- Current concepts favor flexible splinting methods like wire-composite splints.
- These splints promote healing by allowing physiologic tooth mobility.
- Outdated rigid splints should be avoided in dental traumatology.