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interdental splint

 
Dental Dictionary: interdental splint

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An appliance made of plastic or metallic materials that is applied to the labial and lingual aspects of the teeth to provide points for applying mandibular and maxillofacial traction and fixation.

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n.

A splint for a fractured jaw consisting of two metal or acrylic resin bands wired to the teeth of the upper and lower jaws and then fastened together to prevent motion.

 
 

 

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