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Indirect resin‐bonded fibre‐reinforced composite anterior bridge: A case report
Author(s) -
Husein A.,
Berekally T.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2005.tb00350.x
Subject(s) - bridge (graph theory) , amalgam (chemistry) , materials science , composite number , prosthodontics , dentistry , composite material , resin composite , prosthesis , fiber reinforced composite , orthodontics , medicine , surgery , chemistry , electrode
In recent years fibre‐reinforced resin composites (FRCs) have gained increasing acceptance in mainstream prosthodontics as viable alternatives to alloy‐based restorations. A combination of good aesthetics and fracture toughness validates their use in a diverse range of clinical applications. In this case report an indirect resin‐bonded fibre‐reinforced composite anterior bridge incorporating a novel design is described. At 24‐months recall the prosthesis was problem free and the patient was very happy with the treatment outcome. While definitive long‐term data about their clinical performance is scarce, fibre‐reinforced resin composite prostheses appear to have a worthwhile role in the conservative treatment of short edentulous spaces.