Denta: Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi
Vol 15 No 2 (2021): Agustus

Periodontal Splinting Choises For Patient With Edentulous

Adisty Restu Poetri (Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Unissula)
Helmi Fathurrahman (Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Unissula)
Anggun Amanda Saveria (Profession Program of Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Unissula)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Nov 2021

Abstract

Background: Mobile tooth  is a problem that often occurs and result in tooth loss. It caused by disease or periodontal tissue’s injury. Splint is a device that is made to stabilize or tighten mobile tooth due to a trauma or disease. It works by distribute the occlusion pressure to reduce tooth mobility. Removable partial denture frame is one treatment for missing teeth and permanent splints. Objective: The aim of this treatment is to explained effect of periodontal splints for edentulous patient. Case: First case: A woman complained mobile teeth on the incisors. Intraoral examination showed remaining teeth couldn’t be abutment. Second case: A woman complained mobile teeth on the incisors. Intraoral examination showed remaining teeth could be abutment. Case management: First case: Patient was given initial therapy and continued with rehabilitative therapy by removable partial denture metal frame. Second case: Patient was given initial therapy splinting using fiber reinforced composite. A week post treatment patient felt comfortable. Conclusion: It can be concluded periodontal splinting reduced teeth mobility and prevent further damage to the periodontal tissue og Edentulous patient.

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jurnal

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Subject

Dentistry

Description

The Denta (Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi) accepts original manuscripts relating to the field of dentistry, including: research reports, case reports and literature reviews. The spread of dental fields comprise: -Dental material -Endodontics -Forensic dentistry -General dentistry -Oral and maxillofacial ...