ArticleEvidence-based dentistry2023
Should we splint traumatised primary teeth?
Article in Evidence-based dentistry, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Adverse effects of splinting of luxated primary teeth: A systematic review.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Review
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Abstract
designSystematic review. REVIEW QUESTION: Does splinting of traumatised primary teeth improve clinical outcomes? CASE SELECTION: Clinical studies published after 2003 reporting trauma (luxation, root fracture or alveolar fracture) to primary teeth, with a minimum follow-up of 6 months, were eligible for inclusion. Case reports were excluded, but case series were included. Studies reporting the outcome of splinting following avulsion injuries were excluded, as current guidance does not recommend re-implantation of teeth for these injuries. DATA ANALYSIS: Two researchers independently assessed the risk of bias in the included studies, with a third researcher resolving any disagreements. The same two independent researchers conducted a quality assessment of the included studies.
resultsThree retrospective studies met the inclusion criteria. Only one of these studies had a control group. High success rates were reported for the management of teeth with root fractures. A benefit for splinting teeth with lateral luxation was not identified. No alveolar fractures were included.
conclusionsThis review suggests that the outcome of the management of root fractures in primary teeth may benefit from flexible splinting. However, the evidence base is low.
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