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Full Coverage Crowns and Resin-bonded Bridge Combination for Missing Mandibular Anterior Teeth
D Rokaya1, Y Mahat1, B Sapkota1
1Department of Dentistry, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|January 12, 2019
Summary
Restoring visible mandibular anterior teeth can be challenging and costly. This study presents a cost-effective method using full coverage crowns and resin-bonded bridges for missing teeth.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Aesthetic restorations typically focus on visible anterior teeth.
- Mandibular anterior bridges pose challenges due to tooth size and visibility.
- High costs of traditional fixed partial dentures limit patient access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a cost-effective technique for restoring missing mandibular anterior teeth.
- To present a combined approach of full coverage crowns and resin-bonded fixed bridges.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of full coverage crowns on natural teeth.
- Construction of a resin-bonded fixed bridge to replace missing teeth.
- Integration of crowns and bridge for a combined restoration.
Main Results:
- Successful restoration of missing mandibular anterior teeth.
- A cost-effective alternative to traditional fixed partial dentures.
- Improved aesthetics and function for patients.
Conclusions:
- The described technique offers a viable, economical solution for mandibular anterior tooth replacement.
- This approach addresses the challenges of size, visibility, and cost in aesthetic restorations.
- It provides a practical option for patients unable to afford conventional treatments.
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