Management of Completely and Partially Edentulous Patients with Gunning Splint-A Case Series

Autor:	Â Deeksha Arya, Â Siddharth Bandodkar, Â Pooran Chand, Â Lakshya Kumar, Â Saumyendra Vikram Singh
Rok vydání:	2019
Předmět:	Orthodontics medicine.medical_treatment medicine Mandible Splint (medicine) Reduction (orthopedic surgery) Mathematics
Zdroj:	Journal of Orofacial & Health Sciences. 10:27
ISSN:	2229-3264 0976-5360
DOI:	10.5958/2229-3264.2019.00005.4
Popis:	Elderly partially/completely edentate patients suffering from fracture of mandible present a complex scenario to the surgeon. This is due to pathological conditions or physiological changes accompanying aging. As a result, open reduction of fractures can cause complications like mal union or infection. Additionally, absence of teeth presents a unique problem as the guideline for correct alignment is lost. This case series reports Gunning splint as more practical alternative to provide closed reduction and stabilization of fractured segments to open reduction and plating for such patients.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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