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Fiber-reinforced interim fixed dental prostheses: A clinical protocol.

Barry D Hammond¹, Jeffrey A Hodd²

¹Associate Professor, Department of General Dentistry, Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Ga.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

|July 13, 2016

Summary

This study introduces a new technique to reinforce interim fixed dental prostheses, enhancing their strength and durability. This method improves productivity and patient convenience by simplifying repairs and fabrication of dental restorations.

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Area of Science:

Dental Materials Science
Prosthodontics

Background:

Repairing interim fixed dental prostheses often causes frustration due to lost productivity and patient inconvenience.
Existing methods for reinforcing these restorations can be time-consuming and may compromise esthetics.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel technique for reinforcing interim fixed dental prosthetic restorations.
To enhance the strength and durability of temporary dental prostheses.
To offer a method yielding predictable and esthetic results.

Main Methods:

A technique for reinforcing interim fixed dental prosthetic restorations is described.
The method can be applied indirectly or directly during intraoral fabrication.
Focus on material application for enhanced structural integrity.

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Main Results:

The described technique provides added strength and durability to interim fixed dental prostheses.
Reinforced restorations demonstrate improved longevity and resistance to fracture.
The technique is adaptable for both indirect and direct fabrication approaches.

Conclusions:

The novel reinforcement technique offers a practical solution to improve interim fixed dental prostheses.
This method addresses challenges in productivity and patient comfort associated with temporary restorations.
Predictable and esthetic outcomes are achievable with this advanced fabrication approach.