This review summarized the most recently published literature pertaining to the use of fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) to restore endodontically treated teeth (ETT) and its influence on the mechanical behavior of restored teeth. Indepth¬ literature review in Google Scholar, ScienceDirect and PubMed was performed for these keywords: “fiber-reinforced composite”; “fiber post”; “endodontically treated”; “short fiber-reinforced composite”— only published fulltext articles between 2009 and 2021 are included in this review. Fourteen articles were selected for this review. The studies concentrated on laboratory-based research conducted on human and bovine extracted teeth with different restorative techniques. Fatigue survival and load to failure tests with assessment of survival rate and fracture strength values respectively, as well as fracture pattern analysis were done. We concluded that FRC materials have improved fracture strength of restored teeth compared to conventional composites using different restorative techniques, however not to the attained level of an intact natural tooth. In addition, authors recommend a better simulation of oral environment, such as dynamic fatigue-testing.

Introduction:: This study aimed to assess the quality of life of patients with facial prostheses after head and neck surgery. Materials and Methods:: Sixty-four patients who had received an extraoral or facial prosthesis over the previous five years and had been using it for at least six months after the treatment were interviewed. A validated questionnaire, the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire version 4, (UoW- QOL v4), was used and the patients’ sociodemographic profiles were obtained. Data was analysed using SPSS ver. 22. Results:: A total of 64 patients, with a mean age of 38.1 years, were included, 41 (64.1%) of whom were male and 23 (35.9%) were female. The most significant problems encountered by the patients were appearance (14.1%), mood (11%) and recreation (7.8%). The majority stated that their overall quality of life was ‘fair’ or ‘good’ (84.4%). Pain (90.6%), activity (87.5%), and appearance (78.1%) were the issues most frequently reported by patients. Conclusion: The quality-of-life scores, as assessed using the (UoW-QOL v4) scale, were fair or good in patients with facial prostheses. Pain, activity, and appearance were regarded as the most important issues affecting their quality of life.