Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 30, 2026
03:02
Impact of Fabrication Techniques and Polishing Procedures on Surface Roughness of Denture Base Resins
Published on: January 17, 2025
Resin bonded bridges: techniques for success.
K A Durey1, P J Nixon, S Robinson
1Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9PU. kathryndurey@hotmail.co.uk
British Dental Journal
|August 13, 2011
Summary
Resin bonded bridges offer a minimally invasive way to replace missing teeth. This review examines literature on their longevity, highlighting factors like case selection and design to improve success rates.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Resin bonded bridges are a minimally invasive dental restoration for missing teeth.
- Limited evidence exists on their long-term success, leading to a perception of frequent failure.
- This article reviews existing literature on resin bonded bridge longevity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current evidence on the success and longevity of resin bonded bridges.
- To identify key factors influencing the outcome of these restorations.
- To provide guidance for improving clinical success rates.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on resin bonded bridges.
- Analysis of factors related to case selection.
- Evaluation of bridge design principles.
- Review of clinical procedures for placement.
Main Results:
- Evidence on longevity is limited but suggests potential for success.
- Proper case selection is crucial for favorable outcomes.
- Specific design and procedural elements can enhance restoration survival.
Conclusions:
- Resin bonded bridges can be successful with careful planning and execution.
- Addressing aspects of case selection, design, and clinical technique is vital.
- Improving understanding and application can overcome the undeserved reputation for failure.
Related Concept Videos
01:15Reinforced Brick Masonry
Reinforced brick masonry is an advanced construction technique that enhances the structural integrity of brick walls by incorporating steel reinforcements. These reinforcements are either placed within the hollow cores of bricks or sandwiched between two layers of masonry, known as wythes, and are then secured in place with grout. Grout is a fluid mixture composed of Portland cement, aggregate, and water, providing the necessary bonding agent for the steel and brick.
To fortify brick walls...
To fortify brick walls...
01:25Reinforcements in Concrete
Reinforced concrete is a composite material used extensively in construction, combining the compressive strength of concrete with the tensile strength of steel. This synergy is essential as concrete, while excellent at resisting compression, is weak under tension. Steel bars, or rebars, are embedded in the concrete to handle these tensile forces. The choice of steel is strategic; it shares a similar coefficient of thermal expansion with concrete, which ensures uniformity in response to...
01:12Bonding and Strength of Aggregate
The bond between aggregate particles and the cement matrix is significantly influenced by the shape and surface texture of the aggregates. High-strength concretes benefit from a rougher texture, which leads to stronger bonding due to greater adhesion. Angular aggregates with larger surface areas also enhance this bond. The bonding quality, however, is complex to assess as no universally accepted test exists. Good bonding is indicated when a crushed concrete specimen shows some aggregate...
01:20Prestressed Concrete
Prestressed concrete is a construction technique designed to enhance the strength and durability of concrete structures. This method involves the application of a pre-set tension to high-strength steel strands used as reinforcement before the concrete is subjected to its working loads. The primary aim of prestressing is to place the concrete in a state of compression, in order to counteract the tensile forces it will experience in service. This pre-compression helps prevent crack formation in...
01:12Brick Masonry
Brick masonry uses bricks as the building blocks and involves building walls from individual bricks laid in mortar. The basic building block of brick masonry is the wythe, a vertical layer of bricks with a thickness of one brick. Within a wythe, bricks can be laid in various courses or patterns, with the most common being the stretcher course, where bricks are laid with their long edge horizontal and face parallel to the wall.
For thicker walls, multiple wythes are bonded together using...
For thicker walls, multiple wythes are bonded together using...