Splinting refurbishes a functional occlusion by stabilizing mobile abutment teeth thereby helping to reestablish a psychological well-being for the patient by reducing symptoms like pain, discomfort and lack of usage that may be associated with hypermobility. An ideal splint should possess the following qualities: (1) simplicity and facility of construction and application; (2) economy of construction; (3) stability and efficiency; (4) accessibility to hygienic procedures by patient; (5) non-irritating to the gingival and oral tissues; (6) noninterference with other periodontal treatment; (7)...
Splinting refurbishes a functional occlusion by stabilizing mobile abutment teeth thereby helping to reestablish a psychological well-being for the pa...