Periodontal splinting: a prosthodontic perspective

Periodontal disease is a multi factorial condition that negatively affects function, aesthetics, and patient comfort. Splinting therapy offers a way to manage and control tooth mobility, thereby extending the lifespan of mobile teeth, promoting periodontal reattachment, and enhancing comfort, function, and appearance. Although splinting has been practiced since ancient times, it remains controversial due to its potential drawbacks, such as compromised oral hygiene and strain on supporting teeth. However, advancements in splinting materials have significantly reduced these adverse effects. When applied to carefully selected cases-where stronger teeth are available to support mobile ones and oral hygiene can be maintained-periodontal splints serve as a valuable adjunctive treatment. This article presents a case report demonstrating a different splinting technique for teeth with grade II mobility. In this case,the approach involves trimming and bonding a prefabricated metal mesh between the compromised and healthy teeth, offering a simple, painless, and effective splinting method with promising outcomes.