Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry · 2012
A 52-year-old patient complains of teeth mobility, gingival hemorrhage. The 44, 45, 34, 35 teeth exhibit I grade mobility, the 43, 42, 41, 31, 32, 33 teeth exhibit II grade mobility. There is gingival edema, peridontal pockets are 5-6 mm deep. X-ray picture shows destruction of bone tissue by 1/2 of root length. The patient has been diagnosed with generalized periodontitis of median severity. What orthopaedic construction is most efficient in this situation?
Answer options
- Murray’s splint
- Mamlock splint
- Temporary Novotny splint
- Elbrecht splint
- Plastic mouthguard
Correct answer
Elbrecht splint
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