Baba Farid University Dental Journal

  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 3

Splinting and ITS Correlates: A Review & Update

  • Author:
  • Simran Pal Singh Bindra1,, Jog Jatin Khurana2, Ajay Chhabra3, Sunila Sharma4
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 16 to 21

1 Post Graduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Bhud, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

2 Post Graduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Bhud, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

3 Professor & Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Bhud, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

4 Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Bhud, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

Abstract

Reconstruction, restoration and management of traumatic injury is a demanding and challenging experience. Among all other factors contributing to the successful management of Traumatized tooth, Splinting plays a major role. Splints can be classified on the basis of their material used, location, material used etc. The indications for their usage according to classification thus vary and need to be understood for the best outcome. At the same time, the effects of splinting is seen and reported on tooth itself as well as all the supporting tissues. Thus an intelligent and adequate use of splint is necessary to achieve optimum results. The present article highlights all the aspects and detailed description of the Splints with a comprehensive review and update.

Keywords

Splints, Traumatic Injury, Composite