Dental Protection During Endoscopy

Abstract

Abstract To the Editor.—In the February Archives, Salisbury et al1 described an appliance to protect the maxillary teeth and palate during endoscopy using a heat-cured acrylic splint fabricated in a dental laboratory. We have found that silicone dental impression material makes a thoroughly satisfactory appliance for this purpose. Polysiloxanes, which have the greatest final hardness, are the most suitable formulations. The appliance can be made by the surgeon in five to ten minutes...