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A simple method for single anterior tooth replacement.

S Belli1, F Ozer

  • 1Department of Operative Dentistry, Selçuk University, School of Dentistry, Campus, Konya, Turkey. b.sema@excite.com

The Journal of Adhesive Dentistry
|April 25, 2001
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A natural tooth pontic, bonded with a Ribbond ribbon, offers a satisfactory esthetic and functional single-tooth replacement. This technique provides a viable option for dental restoration, confirmed after one year of clinical use.

Area of Science:

  • Dental materials science
  • Restorative dentistry

Background:

  • Single-tooth replacement is a common dental challenge.
  • Traditional prosthetics can be invasive and costly.
  • Novel adhesive techniques offer conservative alternatives.

Observation:

  • A recently extracted natural tooth was utilized as a pontic.
  • The natural tooth pontic was bonded to adjacent teeth using a Ribbond ribbon.
  • This technique aimed to restore a single missing tooth adhesively.

Findings:

  • The direct construction of a single-tooth replacement using a natural tooth pontic achieved acceptable esthetics.
  • The patient reported satisfactory results after one year of clinical use.
  • The use of a high-strength, biocompatible polyethylene fiber (Ribbond) was crucial for this adhesive restoration.

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Implications:

  • This technique presents a potentially conservative and esthetic option for single-tooth replacement.
  • Further long-term clinical studies are warranted to evaluate the durability and success of natural tooth pontics.
  • The development of advanced biocompatible materials like Ribbond enables innovative adhesive dental restorations.