title: Splinting--when and how?
abstract: The prognosis of a tooth following trauma is critical. This depends on various factors, including the type of splint used for immobilization and the immobilization period. This article discusses the above factors with an added note on splint removal.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This article is relevant for clinicians who treat traumatic injuries as it should help them to decide on the type of splint to be used and the period of immobilization.
authors.affiliation: Community Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences (Manipal University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Arathi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: Ashwini
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: Ramya
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shenoy
mesh_terms: D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D011379:Prognosis; D013165:Splints / Q000145:classification; D013997:Time Factors; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials