The impact of splinting timepoint of mobile mandibular incisors on the outcome of periodontal treatment —preliminary observations from a randomized clinical trial

ConclusionsTeeth splinted before or after FMD show a significant improvement in periodontal parameters 12  months after FMD. Splinting after FMD offered the option to detect reduction in mobility.Clinical relevanceDespite a higher, but not statistically significant, improvement in periodontal parameters on teeth splinted before FMD, the results do not indicate which timepoint of splinting is more beneficial. The decision for the therapeutic procedure should therefore be made individually.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research