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Splinting duration for replanted avulsed teeth.
1Preventive and Children's Section, Dundee Dental Hospital and School, Park Place, Dundee, Scotland, UK.
Evidence-Based Dentistry
|December 22, 2009
Summary
This review found inconclusive evidence on splinting duration for replanted permanent teeth. Current guidelines for splinting avulsed teeth are not contraindicated, suggesting duration does not impact healing success.
Area of Science:
- Dental Traumatology
- Periodontology
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- This systematic review evaluated the impact of splinting duration on the healing outcomes of replanted avulsed permanent teeth.
- Studies were included if they focused on human subjects, addressed the management of traumatized permanent teeth, and were published in English.
Discussion:
- The review synthesized findings from studies with varying methodologies, sample sizes, and outcome terminology, limiting definitive conclusions.
- A total of 138 replanted avulsed permanent teeth were analyzed, comparing short-term (≤14 days) and long-term (>14 days) splinting protocols.
Key Insights:
- Evidence remains inconclusive regarding the association between splinting duration and improved periodontal healing or reduced replacement resorption.
- No evidence emerged to contraindicate current clinical guidelines for splinting duration in replanted teeth.
Outlook:
- The likelihood of successful periodontal healing after replantation appears unaffected by splinting duration.
- Dentists are advised to continue adhering to recommended splinting periods for avulsed permanent teeth pending further research.
