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Adhesion monomers utilized for fixed partial denture (porcelain/metal) repair
1University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry 94143.
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|July 1, 1990
Summary
This study presents a novel technique for repairing fractured dentures using advanced adhesion methods. The technique ensures durable, bonded porcelain/metal repairs for improved dental prosthetics.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Fatigue fractures in fixed partial dentures (FPDs) compromise prosthetic integrity.
- Current repair methods often lack durability and aesthetic integration.
Observation:
- The study introduces an overlaid, bonded porcelain/metal repair technique for FPDs.
- This method leverages recent advancements in resin-to-metal and resin-to-porcelain adhesion technologies.
Findings:
- Clinical procedures detail the adhesion of repair castings to intraoral porcelain and metal surfaces.
- Specific surface preparation techniques are outlined, including intraoral tin plating for noble metals.
- Direct adhesion of composite resin luting agents is employed for base metal alloys.
Implications:
- This technique offers a viable solution for restoring FPDs with fatigue fractures.
- Improved adhesion protocols can enhance the longevity and function of repaired dental prosthetics.
- The findings contribute to advancing restorative dental procedures and material science.