Direct application of fiber-reinforced composites in splinting in a case of periodontitis. Ii
Vályi, P.ét.; Gorzó, I.án.; Kocsis, A.ás.; Kiss, E.; Tóth, A.
Fogorvosi Szemle 96(1): 29-32
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-5314 PMID: 12666393 Document Number: 558182
Attachment loss through advanced periodontitis results in tooth mobility, and then loss of teeth. To prevent progression it is needed to eliminate any exciting agent and correct functional disorders in consequence of disease. Regeneration of periodontium is impossible and mastication is difficult because of tooth mobility. Long-term maintenance of mobile teeth is doubtful. We have to prevent the extraction of these teeth to stabilise them by a splint made of material that is inexpensive, reparable, provides sufficient support for the artificial tooth. Fiber-Reinforced Composite (FRC) fulfills the above requirements. In their case-reports the authors demonstrate the practical application of splinting with FRC materials. In these cases the FRC splints are not only periodontal splints but they act as orthodontic retainers or supports for an artificial tooth.