title: The evolution of temporary fixed splints--the A-splint.
abstract: This article presents a review of the evaluation of the temporary splint leading up to the present-day acid-etched composite, wire-reinforced, internal splint called the "A-splint." Nine general uses for the A-splint in the modern dental practice and some common problems are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, University of Colorado Health Science Center, School of Dentistry, Denver, USA.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Kaiser
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Kaldahl
mesh_terms: D003729:Dental Care / Q000191:economics; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010516:Periodontal Splints / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000517:prevention & control*