The definitions of splinting, occlusal trauma, and mobility have been described. The history of splinting as a treatment for periodontal disease has been noted along with the current concepts of the indications and rationale for splinting. Splints have been classified according to their expected length of service: short-term splints, provisional splints, and long-term splints. The disadvantages of splinting have been enumerated, and examples of the various types of splints currently employed have been demonstrated.
夹板固定、咬合创伤和松动度的定义已作描述。已提及夹板固定作为牙周病治疗方法的历史，以及目前夹板固定的适应证和理论依据的相关概念。夹板已根据其预期使用时长进行分类：短期夹板、临时夹板和长期夹板。已列举了夹板固定的缺点，并展示了目前使用的各类夹板的实例。
