PERIODONTAL SPLINTING

It can be quite uncomfortable to chew gum or eat when your teeth feel loose. You might even experience a tingling sensation down your spine when a tooth starts to separate from the gum.

There are reasons why teeth can become loose such as loss of gum tissue trauma treatment or pressure from misaligned teeth. However there is now a procedure called splinting that allows weak teeth to be joined together. This creates an more stable unit than the individual teeth could ever achieve on their own. Typically this technique is commonly used for treating teeth.

The process itself is relatively straightforward; it involves bonding the teeth to neighboring teeth using composite material. Similar, to splinting them together. Tooth splinting has gained popularity due to its effectiveness. Has become a procedure, in dental practices.