The Influence of the Composite Resin Material on the Clinical Working Time in Fiberglass Reinforced Periodontal Splints

Liliana Pasarin,Gabriela Gurau,Maria-Alexandra Martu,Monica Tatarciuc,Stefana Nanu,Giorgio Nichitean,Sorina-Mihaela Solomon,Ionut Luchian,Ioana Martu,Diana-Cristala Kappennerg-Nitescu,Victorita Stefanescu

doi:10.37358/mp.20.1.5341

Abstract

This study aims to find the most effective method in terms of clinical working time when applying fibreglass splints in the lower frontal group, depending on the type of composite material used. We have selected a group of 30 patients, aged between 50 and 70, with an average age of 57, in the interval March 2016 - June2017. These patients received immobilisations as part of their periodontal treatment, using a system consisting of fibreglass and three different types of composites. The shortest work time was obtained when using the Grandioso heavy flow composite, the next closest time being obtained with Gaenial flow universal. Our study indicated that the highly viscous flow composite resins offers the shortest clinical working time out of all tested materials.

Highlights

Periodontal disease is a multi-factor condition that, when not treated properly, determines a progressive decrease of attachment and eventually the loss of teeth
Through a systematic and rigorous control of periodontal inflammation, the teeth affected by periodontal disease can be preserved in the long term, with limited costs, even in those cases in which bone loss is advanced
Mobility resulting from periodontal inflammation and/or traumatic occlusion can often be treated through proper anti-infectious periodontal therapy and by balancing the occlusion[3-5]

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Introduction

Periodontal disease is a multi-factor condition that, when not treated properly, determines a progressive decrease of attachment and eventually the loss of teeth. Bearing in mind the apical displacement of the tooth'scentre of strength in the cases of advanced bone loss, such teeth are often mobile, fact that could have an impact on their mastication and phonation functions and reduce the patients' degree of comfort. In such cases, splinting these teeth by connecting them to their adjacent neighbours is extremely important, as it reduces their mobility[1,2]. Mobility resulting from periodontal inflammation and/or traumatic occlusion can often be treated through proper anti-infectious periodontal therapy and by balancing the occlusion[3-5]

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