title: Effect of splinting on abutment tooth movement.
abstract: The effect of splinting on abutment tooth movement was investigated in an in vitro study. An acrylic resin mandibular model with missing molars and a removable partial denture framework were constructed. The roots of the premolars and edentulous ridges were coated with silicone rubber. A modified Ney surveyor was used for load application, and abutment tooth movement measurements were made with a macroperiodontometer. Four conditions were tested by applying unilateral loadings: 1. Single abutments of both sides 2. Load side double abutment 3. Nonload side double abutment 4. Double abutments of both sides The results showed that a significant decrease in the magnitude of movement resulted when the abutment teeth were splinted.
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D003765:Models, Dental; D013165:Splints; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000517:prevention & control*