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Clinical rationale for tooth stabilization and splinting.

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Tooth mobility can be a consequence of periodontal inflammation, attachment loss, and occlusal trauma. At times, this mobility may be tolerable, whereas at other times mobility may contribute to occlusal instability and/or patient discomfort. This article describes the clinical rationale for and the effects of splinting mobile teeth.

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F G Serio. 1999. Clinical rationale for tooth stabilization and splinting.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9929796/

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