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Splinting.

Dental Clinics of North America

|July 1, 1987

Summary

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This study defines splinting, occlusal trauma, and mobility, reviewing the history and current concepts of splinting for periodontal disease treatment. It classifies splints by service length and details their disadvantages and types.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Periodontology

Background:

Periodontal disease can lead to tooth mobility.
Occlusal trauma is a contributing factor in periodontal disease progression.
Splinting has been historically used to manage these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To define key terms: splinting, occlusal trauma, and mobility.
To review the historical context and current indications for periodontal splinting.
To classify splints and discuss their disadvantages and applications.

Main Methods:

Literature review of historical and current concepts.
Definition of terms related to periodontal disease and treatment.
Classification of splints based on duration of use.
Enumeration of disadvantages and demonstration of examples.

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Main Results:

Definitions of splinting, occlusal trauma, and mobility are provided.
Historical use and current rationale for splinting in periodontics are discussed.
Splints are categorized into short-term, provisional, and long-term types.
Disadvantages and practical examples of splint types are presented.

Conclusions:

Understanding the definitions and history of splinting is crucial.
Current concepts guide the indications and rationale for periodontal splinting.
Classification and awareness of disadvantages aid in appropriate splint selection and application.