Prosthodontic Aspects of Splinting the Mandibular Anterior Teeth by Fiber Reinforced Composites

Miroslav Hrelja, Mirko Laškarin, Samir Čimić, Sonja Kraljević, Nikša Dulčić and Tomislav Badel*

This paper deals with the advantages and the procedures used in resolving prosthodontic problems in cases of partial edentulousness by using the remaining anterior mandibular teeth. The clinical report presents atraumatic splinting of mandibular teeth for prosthodontic and periodontal purposes with a review of changed occlusal conditions in a clinical case of prosthodontic treatments of partial edentulousness. The splints with fewer teeth involved (two to four) showed greater durability than those with a large number of teeth. The advantages of using a Fiber Reinforced Composite (FRC) splint were analyzed with the aim of noninvasive bonding of the remaining periodontopathic teeth. By splinting the mandibular anterior teeth (Kennedy class I), a FRC splint increases their functional value (masticatory, esthetic and phonatory) and the ability of static and dynamic group loading (intermaxillary and occlusal relations). The durability of such splints is estimated on the basis of stability between the enamel and FRC and the stability of the FRC surface and total mobility of teeth stabilized by such a splint. FRC splints are easy to repair. However, the level of oral hygiene also has a significant effect on the success of FRC splint treatment. 

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Published on: Apr 25, 2025 Pages: 4-8

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/2394-8418.000131
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