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Bone loss resulting from periodontal disease can precipitate spontaneous tooth migration. Teeth repositioned by orthodontic means are frequently inherently unstable and may need to be permanently retained by some form of splint. A new technique for permanent anterior splinting is described
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Beckett, H., Evans, R. & Gilmour, A. Permanent retention in orthodontic patients with reduced levels of bone support: a pin stabilised resin bonded splint. Br Dent J 173, 272–274 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808025