Emmanuel Dhiravia Sargunam’s research while affiliated with Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research and other places

IntroductionDental impression compound is a rigid impression material mainly used for prosthetic work in dentistry. It is usually manipulated in a temperature controlled water or air bath.Materials and methodsWhen there is a fracture of bilateral parasymphysis there are chances lingual splaying and thus causing hampering of occlusion and function for the patient.Conclusion Thus, we propose that impression compound is a quick, economical option for prevention of lingual splaying during bilateral parasymphysis fracture reduction. The hardened impression compound will act as a lingual splint in order to prevent splaying of the lingual cortical bone which will help in ease of fracture reduction of bilateral parasymphyseal region.

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