title: [Direct application of fiber-reinforced composites in splinting in a case of periodontitis. II].
abstract: Attachment loss through advanced periodontitis results in tooth mobility, and then loss of teeth. To prevent progression it is needed to eliminate any exciting agent and correct functional disorders in consequence of disease. Regeneration of periodontium is impossible and mastication is difficult because of tooth mobility. Long-term maintenance of mobile teeth is doubtful. We have to prevent the extraction of these teeth to stabilise them by a splint made of material that is inexpensive, reparable, provides sufficient support for the artificial tooth. Fiber-Reinforced Composite (FRC) fulfills the above requirements. In their case-reports the authors demonstrate the practical application of splinting with FRC materials. In these cases the FRC splints are not only periodontal splints but they act as orthodontic retainers or supports for an artificial tooth.
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
authors.forename: András
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kocsis
authors.forename: Endre
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kiss
authors.forename: Attila
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tóth
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010516:Periodontal Splints; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins