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

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

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.