The PIANO-technique: A splint-assisted protocol for pathologic tooth migration in stage IV periodontitis.

Researchers tested a splint-assisted technique called PIANO that gently repositions severely mobile teeth during periodontal treatment for advanced periodontitis; three patients showed stable tooth position, resolved inflammation, and favourable outcomes at six months.

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