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Esthetics in the Cracked Tooth Syndrome: Steps to Success Using Resin‐Bonded Ceramic Restorations
Author(s) -
LIEBENBERG WILLIAM H.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.1995.tb00572.x
Subject(s) - materials science , dentistry , ceramic , dental bonding , composite material , orthodontics , adhesive , medicine , bond strength , layer (electronics)
Tooth structure cracks are common in both restored and unrestored teeth. The variables of pathogenesis and clinical presentation have generated an enormous amount of attention in the dental literature. The aim of treatment is to minimize flexure of the compromised cusp and so prevent further propagation of the crack. This goal, prior to the advent of adhesive technology, was primarily achieved with full coverage 1 ; the prognosis was predictably good, providing the crack was truly incomplete.