How Do Dental Splints Work

When placing a splint, do not push the strip into interproximal spaces because it goes against the fundamental principles of composite mechanics.

- A splint is subject to tensile stresses which are a result of forces deviating teeth from the dental arch (as demonstrated in the animation below)

- Reaction of each individual tooth to these stresses is transferred into the load bearing reinforcement thanks to the flowable composite base layer. Another function of this base layer is to ensure a smooth geometry of the reinforcement so that (in an ideal case) the reinforcement strip copies the contour of the original dental arch. Achieving a correct physiological position of the teeth is also a reason why wedges are, if possible, placed in the interproximal areas before the splint is placed.

- When the reinforcement strip is pushed into the interproximal areas, the smooth arch-shaped geometry of the reinforcement strip is disrupted. This creates complications and reduces the tensile load bearing capacity of the reinforcement. Pushing the strip into interproximal areas does not improve the function of the splint and does not bring any benefits to the dentist either.

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