Trauma- Splinting Flashcards
0
Q
What are the two categories if splints?
A
Functional
Rigid
1
Q
What does splinting do?
A
It immobilises the tooth in the correct anatomical position to prevent further trauma and allow healing
2
Q
What is a functional splint?
A
When one tooth either side of the traumatised tooth is splinted
3
Q
What is a rigid splint?
A
When two teeth either side are splinted
4
Q
What should the splint allow re movement?
A
Needs to allow some movements to prevent ankylosis
5
Q
What are the chair side splints?
A
Resin and wire
Bracket and wire
Foil cement
TTS splint
