Management of Completely and Partially Edentulous Patients with Gunning Splint-A Case Series Bandodkar Siddharth1, Arya Deeksha2, Singh Saumyendra Vikram3,*, Chand Pooran4, Kumar Lakshya5 1Post Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India 2Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India 3Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India 4Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India 5Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India *Address for correspondence: Saumyendra Vikram Singh Email Id: saumyendravsingh@rediffmail.com
Online published on 25 July, 2019. Abstract 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. Top Keywords Edentulous, Gunning splint, Mandibular body fracture, Partially edentulous. Top |