Splinting of traumatized teeth with a new device: TTS (Titanium Trauma Splint)

Displacement injuries of permanent teeth are an increasing emergency in the dental office. Children and adolescents arc particularly prone to dental t rauma due to participation in risky activitiess. Repositioning or replantat ion with subsequent stabilization by a dental splint is the standard of car e for most displaced or avulsed permanent teeth. Non-rigid fixation allowin g physiologic tooth mobility has been shown to be desirable for periodontal healing. A flexible splint of short duration appears to reduce the risk of dentoalveolar ankylosis or external replacement resorption. Different spli nting techniques are currently recommended for stabilization of repositione d or replanted teeth, including a wire-composite splint, an orthodontic bra cket splint or a resin splint. Each splinting option has its specific advan tages and shortcomings. This paper describes a new splinting technique whic h offers improved comfort and handling to the patient and dentist alike.