title: Permanent retention in orthodontic patients with reduced levels of bone support: a pin stabilised resin bonded splint.
abstract: Bone loss resulting from periodontal disease can precipitate spontaneous tooth migration. Teeth repositioned by orthodontic means are frequently inherently unstable and may need to be permanently retained by some form of splint. A new technique for permanent anterior splinting is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hospital Dentistry, Mayday University Hospital, Thornton Heath, Surrey.
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Beckett
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Gilmour
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D013165:Splints / Q000145:classification; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy