The present clinical study was undertaken to determine the effects of splinting overunsplinted mobile teeth following periodontal surgery and compared the efficacy of two splinting materials, i.e. Ribbond ribbon + Composite with Stainless steel wire + Composite.
Materials and methods
Total of 30 patients (20 experimental and 10 control) formed the study group. Entire study was extended over a period of 12 weeks for each patient and treatment plan was divided into 8 phases. Healing response was monitored and application, durability, biocompatibility of splint material was assessed.
Results
Splint had a promising and beneficial effects on anterior teeth exhibiting Grade I to Grade II degrees of mobility. Experimental group showed a greater reduction in tooth mobility compared to control group. There was no significant difference in plaque index and Ribbond Ribbon reinforced with composite resin was an excellent material for application, patient comfort, resistance to fracture, biocompatable and esthetic acceptability.
Clinical significance
Splinting is recommended as an adjunct to periodontal surgery in the treatment of hypermobile teeth, especially in cases where patient discomfort is a prominent factor.
How to cite this article
Chandra Sekhar L, Koganti VP, Ravi Shankar B, Gopinath A. A Comparative Study of Temporary Splints: Bonded Polyethylene Fiber Reinforcement Ribbon and Stainless Steel Wire + Composite Resin Splint in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2011;12(5): 343-349.
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