Esthetic rehabilitation of single anterior edentulous space using fiber-reinforced composite.
10.5395/rde.2014.39.3.220
- Author:
Hyeon KIM
1
;
Min Ju SONG
;
Su Jung SHIN
;
Yoon LEE
;
Jeong Won PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, Gangnam Severance Dental Hospital, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea. pjw@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Avulsion;
Fiber-reinforced composite;
Immediate restoration;
Single anterior tooth replacement
- MeSH:
Adult;
Denture, Partial, Fixed;
Female;
Humans;
Prostheses and Implants;
Rehabilitation*;
Tooth;
Tooth Avulsion
- From:Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics
2014;39(3):220-225
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) fixed prosthesis is an innovative alternative to a traditional metal restoration, as it is a conservative treatment method. This case report demonstrates a detailed procedure for restoring a missing anterior tooth with an FRC. A 44-year-old woman visited our department with an avulsed tooth that had fallen out on the previous day and was completely dry. This tooth was replanted, but it failed after one year. A semi-direct technique was used to fabricate a FRC fixed partial prosthesis for its replacement. The FRC framework and the pontic were fabricated using a duplicated cast model and nanofilled composite resin. Later on, interproximal contact, tooth shape, and shade were adjusted at chairside. This technique not only enables the clinician to replace a missing tooth immediately after extraction for minimizing esthetic problems, but it also decreases both tooth reduction and cost.
