Trauma Splint

Question 1

When is a flexible splint required

Answer 1

in a child with an avulsed permanent tooth for two weeks

Question 2

what should teachers and parents do when a child has an avulsed permanent tooth?

Answer 2

store in fresh cold milk, do not allow to dry, wash for 10 seconds under cold water if there is debris, do not touch the root, re-implant quickly

Question 3

what is the first step of preparing a trauma splint

Answer 3

cut and bend 0.6mm of stainless steel wire and measure the length using a piece of floss and bend using adams pliers

Question 4

what is the second step of preparing the trauma splint?

Answer 4

acid etch the three teeth (avulsed and two abutments) for 10 seconds and apply prime and bond

Question 5

what is the third step of preparing the trauma splint

Answer 5

apply composite to the traumatised tooth and those adjacent, avoiding contact areas

Question 6

what is the fourth step of preparing the trauma splint

Answer 6

sink the contoured, passive wire into the composite

Question 7

what is the fifth step of preparing the trauma splint

Answer 7

shape and cure composite, adding a thin covering to the top of the wire

Question 8

what is the sixth step of a trauma splint

Answer 8

smooth rough composite and wire ends

Question 9

what is the difference between a flexible and a rigid splint?

Answer 9

flexible = 1 tooth either side 
rigid = 2 teeth either side