Fixing A Loose Tooth – Splinting

10 August 2022

What Is And When Is Splinting Necessary?

According to the latest research from the American Dental Association, periodontitis (inflammation of the gums) has become one of the most common inflammatory diseases in the last decade, affecting about eight out of every ten people.

Pathological looseness of teeth is the most common symptom of periodontal inflammation and may lead to tooth loss if left untreated. In the difficult stages of periodontitis disease (during an irreversible inflammatory process), the hard tissues of the patient's mouth (bone mass) are damaged, accordingly, the teeth no longer have a support and the fixation in the mouth occurs only at the expense of soft tissues (gums).

Strengthening the loose teeth by the shinier method allows us to avoid the looseness of the teeth and the risk of losing them even under slight pressure.

In addition to periodontal inflammation, the cause of tooth decay can also be periodontitis - which is an inflammatory process around the root of the tooth.

There are various causes of periodontitis. It can be:

• Infection after gum trauma;
• delayed treatment;
• Improper hygiene.

During periodontitis, an inflammatory process begins at the apex of the root of one specific tooth, which then spreads to the entire tooth. As a result, the entire bone around a specific diseased tooth becomes diseased and begins to loosen, and the tooth is loose. Such severe cases are quite rare in clinical practice, because with the development of the inflammatory process, the patient suffers from pain, and because of this he is forced to consult a specialist.

Splinting - is the uniting of adjacent teeth into one block. Doctors, using a special fixation material and metal or fiberglass tape, attach the impacted teeth to a relatively hard and/or healthy tooth and maintain the general stability of the tooth row. After splinting, the chewing process becomes easier for the patient, because the stress is evenly distributed on the teeth, and one specific tooth no longer does the whole "work".

 We would like to answer the main questions that patients often have when it comes to dental splinting.

On Which Teeth Is Dental Splinting Done?

Taking into account that the primary load during chewing always falls on the front teeth, it is the front teeth of the upper and lower jaws that are the most vulnerable group. procedure of dental splinting is applied on the front (lower or upper jaw) teeth Is dental splinting permanent?

This is most often done by crowning the affected teeth and creating a splint that is placed over the crowns and cemented to the teeth themselves. This keeps them locked in place and makes them more durable and stable and it is a permanent fix that essentially turns two or more teeth into one structure.

How Long Does The Dental Splinting Procedure Last?

Dental splinting is quite a simple procedure and the patient gets the result within 1 visit. The direct installation process lasts from 15 to 30 minutes.

Are Teeth Damaged During Dental Splinting?

Dental splinting is a less invasive procedure, which means that the chance of damaging the tooth enamel is minimized. During the procedure, the doctor does not use a so-called "drill" and works with the most delicate dental instruments.

Is Dental Splinting Painful?

As we have already mentioned, dental splinting is a less invasive procedure, therefore the patient does not feel discomfort. 

"Blits Dental Kakhaber Kharebava" dental clinic recommends that you consult a doctor every two to three months after the splinting procedure and perform a professional teeth cleaning, because oral hygiene is at risk when any splinting construction is attached to the tooth. In case of improper care, various inflammatory diseases may be provoked and oral health may get worse.