title: The reaction of the periodontium to different types of splints. (I). Clinical aspects.
abstract: To study the influence of splints on the periodontia over a period of time, Obwegeser and Merkx splints were applied on beagles. Clinical evaluation using different periodontal parameters was carried out before, and 48 h, 3 weeks and 6 weeks after splinting. It was shown that both splints act as plaque-retentive devices and provoke gingival inflammation. A statistically significant difference between both splints could, however, only be demonstrated for the plaque index.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D004285:Dogs; D004867:Equipment Design; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010512:Periodontal Index; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010519:Periodontium / Q000502:physiology*; D013165:Splints / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors