title: Compressive facial splints.
abstract: A method of constructing long-term compressive splints for the regions of the head and neck using available materials has been described. These splints have been useful where continuous pressure is needed to promote healing or enhance treatment over long periods of time.
mesh_terms: D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery; D011312:Pressure; D013165:Splints