title: [Current splinting methods in dentistry. I].
abstract: Even in the ancient age there was an ambition to fix loose teeth. From the 1950s almost the same materials were used for splinting like today. A real breakthrough happened with the introduction of the etching method and the development of better composites as well as fiber-reinforced materials. In this paper the authors give a review of literature and their experience about the fiber-reinforced composites (FRC). Properties and use of the fiber-reinforced composites are presented, and suggestions are given how to apply the different materials for splinting, orthodontic retentive treatment, fixing traumatised mobile teeth, or temporary and long-distance provisional and permanent prostheses.
authors.affiliation: Szegedi Tudományegyetem Altalános Orvostudományi Kar.
authors.forename: Péter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vályi
authors.forename: István
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Gorzó
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003188:Composite Resins; D003442:Crowns; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003829:Denture, Partial; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010516:Periodontal Splints; D011140:Polyurethanes
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; C029012:Composite Dental Resin; D003188:Composite Resins; D011140:Polyurethanes