Fiber splints may save loose teeth from extraction — a trial puts them to the test
Disease control
Ongoing
This trial tests whether a thin, strong fiber splint glued to the back of loose front teeth can keep them stable for a year. The splint is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and is placed after standard gum treatment. Researchers will track how many teeth survive, h…
Sponsor: Emre Taşlı • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC