title: Technique and rationale for splinting.
abstract: Stabilizing teeth after impact injuries is an essential consideration in endodontic therapy. The basic method of treating avulsed, luxated, or fractured teeth should incorporate the orthodontic wire and the acid-etch splinting system. In some particular situations, a simple donut splint, a cross-suture sling, and cemented occlusal acrylic splint have been more useful. All of the splints are economical, efficient, and easy to use in the emergency treatment of injuries.
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods; D000269:Adhesives; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003791:Dental Pulp Test; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013165:Splints; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000628:therapy; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy; D018677:Tooth Injuries; D014090:Tooth Replantation
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D012117:Resins, Synthetic