Periodontal Splinting

1. Which of the following is the primary objective of periodontal splinting?

• A. To eliminate plaque completely

• B. To increase tooth mobility

• C. To stabilize mobile teeth

• D. To improve occlusion

2. Which of the following is a contraindication for periodontal splinting?

• A. Severe mobility due to trauma

• B. Inadequate oral hygiene

• C. Recent tooth extraction

• D. Bone loss

3. Which type of splint is bonded to the teeth using resin materials?

• A. Removable splint

• B. Wire splint

• C. Temporary acrylic splint

• D. Fixed splint

4. What is a common material used in making flexible intra-coronal splints?

• A. Stainless steel wire

• B. Porcelain

• C. Composite resin with fiber-reinforced materials

• D. Acrylic resin only

5. Which of the following best describes an extracoronal splint?

• A. Placed within the tooth crown

• B. Placed surgically in the bone

• C. Attached to the outer surface of teeth

• D. Used only in removable dentures