title: Fabrication of a surgical splint in an emergency situation: a clinical report.
abstract: Fractures involving pediatric jaws most often require a splint to prevent the fragments from being displaced; however, impression making presents a challenge. This article describes the fabrication of a surgical splint over an ideal cast, which is subsequently refitted with a tissue conditioner onto the patient's jaw. The highlight of this technique is the elimination of an impression procedure, thereby reducing clinical and laboratory time and easing pain in the child.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India. lokinse@gmail.com
authors.forename: Lokendra
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: I N
authors.initials: IN
authors.lastname: Aparna
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dhanasekar
authors.forename: Abhay T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Kamath
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lingeshwar
authors.forename: Priyanka
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Agarwal
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D003765:Models, Dental; D017090:Occlusal Splints