Kingsley splint
(redirected from reverse Kingsley splint)Kings·ley splint
(kingz'lē),a winged maxillary splint used to apply traction to reduce maxillary fractures as well as immobilize them by having the wings attached to a head appliance by elastics.
Synonym(s): reverse Kingsley splint
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Kingsley,
Norman W., U.S. dentist, 1829-1913.Kingsley splint - a winged maxillary splint attached to a head appliance by elastics. Synonym(s): reverse Kingsley splint
reverse Kingsley splint - Synonym(s): Kingsley splint
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Kings·ley splint
(kingzlē splint)Winged maxillary device used to apply traction to reduce maxillary fractures as well as immobilize them by having the wings attached to a head appliance by elastics.
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