Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-1 | Issue-02 | 74-79
Case Report
Management of Periodontally Involved Anterior Teeth by Glass FiberReinforced Composite Splinting: A Clinical Report with 5-Year Recall
Dr. Sandeep Anant Lawande, Dr. Gayatri Sandeep Lawande
Published : Aug. 30, 2016
Abstract
Periodontal disease results in attachment loss and damage to the supporting alveolar bone leading to tooth
mobility. In majority of cases, the mandibular incisors are the teeth showing the first signs of mobility. The clinical
management of periodontally involved teeth remains a challenge to the clinician. Splinting may be indicated for
individual mobile tooth as well as for the entire dentition. The main objectives of splinting include decreasing patient
discomfort, increasing occlusal and masticatory function, enhancing esthetics and improving the periodontal prognosis of
mobile teeth. Fiber-reinforced composites provide one of the better alternatives for splinting of teeth. This clinical report
describes a technique of splinting of periodontally involved mandibular anterior teeth using glass fiber-reinforced
composite resin with a follow-up period of five years.