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Porcelain laminate veneer provisionalization using visible light-curing acrylic resin
1Loyola University, School of Dentistry, Maywood, Illinois 60153.
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Fabricating provisional restorations for porcelain laminate veneers can be improved using visible light-curing acrylic resin. This method offers advantages over traditional self-curing acrylic and composite resins, reducing breakage and extensive finishing.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Porcelain laminate veneers are common dental restorations.
- Provisional restorations are sometimes needed during veneer placement.
- Current materials like self-curing acrylic and composite resins have limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate visible light-curing acrylic resin for direct provisional restorations.
- To highlight the advantages of this material over existing options.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing visible light-curing acrylic resin for direct fabrication of provisional restorations.
- Assessing material properties and handling characteristics.
Main Results:
- Visible light-curing acrylic resin offers excellent manipulative properties.
- This material is available in multiple shades.
- It does not always require a custom matrix for fabrication.
- Provisional restorations made with this material are less prone to breakage.
Conclusions:
- Visible light-curing acrylic resin provides a superior technique for fabricating direct provisional restorations.
- It overcomes the fragility and extensive finishing issues associated with self-curing acrylic and composite resins.