Indirect resin-bonded fiber-reinforced composite anterior bridge: A case report

The loss of anterior teeth can be painful for patients, both psychologically and socially. In recent years, fiber-reinforced composite resins (FRCs) have gained increasing acceptance in mainstream prosthodontics as viable alternatives to alloy-based restorations. A combination of good esthetics and fracture toughness validates their use in a diverse range of clinical applications. In this study, a bridge was constructed with hybrid composite resin placed around a resin-impregnated, plasma-etched, polyalkene fiber bonded to the abutment tooth enamel using the acid-etch technique. This method of tooth replacement is viewed as a fast, simple, cost-effective means of replacing anterior teeth. The restoration remained intact, with no discoloration or deterioration at the recall visits. While definitive long-term data about their clinical performance is scarce, FRC prostheses appear to have a worthwhile role in the conservative treatment of short, edentulous spaces.