title: Mobile connection of veneer crowns after orthodontic closure of a wide diastema in the maxillae. A clinical report.
abstract: A new, mobile splint for artificial crowns is suggested after orthodontic closure of a wide diastema mediale. A smooth mandibular movement in all excursions in considered essential. This approach sustains a physiologic load on the periodontium and prevents a recurrence of the diastema. The restorations in Fig. 6 have been stable and comfortable for 2 1/2 years with independent mobility of each tooth. Similar splinted prosthodontic devices inserted have also been successful.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Gottingen, Dental School, West Germany.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Planert
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Schwestka
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003442:Crowns; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003779:Denture Design; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008437:Maxilla; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques