An alternative method for splinting of traumatized teeth: case reports

–  Injuries to the dentoalveolar complex are fairly common and can be caused by a number of reasons. There are many techniques for repositioning and stabilizing traumatically luxated or avulsed teeth. Many of the splinting techniques previously advocated were time‐consuming. Not only were the splint...

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Published in:Dental traumatology 2006-12, Vol.22 (6), p.345-349
Main Authors: Yildirim Öz, Gülsün, Ataoğlu, Hanife, Kir, Nihal, Karaman, Ali İhya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Dental Materials - chemistry
Dental Materials - therapeutic use
dental trauma
Dentistry
Female
fixation techiques
Humans
Male
Periodontal Splints
Polyethylenes - chemistry
Polyethylenes - therapeutic use
Ribbond
Tooth Injuries - therapy
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Summary:–  Injuries to the dentoalveolar complex are fairly common and can be caused by a number of reasons. There are many techniques for repositioning and stabilizing traumatically luxated or avulsed teeth. Many of the splinting techniques previously advocated were time‐consuming. Not only were the splints difficult to fabricate and difficult to remove, they also contributed to injury of the soft and hard supporting tissues. Ribbond (Ribbond Inc., Seattle, Wash) is basically a reinforced ribbon which is made from ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fiber having an ultrahigh modulus. It is used in dentistry for various purposes. The use of Ribbond appears to be an adequate and easy method for stabilization and fixation. It can be used in the treatment of dental injuries. In this article the use of Ribbond for the treatment of dentoalveolar injuries is described.
ISSN:1600-4469
1600-9657
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-9657.2005.00364.x