title: Splinting.
abstract: The definitions of splinting, occlusal trauma, and mobility have been described. The history of splinting as a treatment for periodontal disease has been noted along with the current concepts of the indications and rationale for splinting. Splints have been classified according to their expected length of service: short-term splints, provisional splints, and long-term splints. The disadvantages of splinting have been enumerated, and examples of the various types of splints currently employed have been demonstrated.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ferencz
mesh_terms: D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000628:therapy; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D013165:Splints; D013997:Time Factors; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000628:therapy