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Achieving functional restorations utilizing a new Ceromer system

T Trinkner1

  • 1Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Signature (Ramsey, N.J.)
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

New fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) bridges offer a metal-free alternative for tooth replacement. These advanced dental materials provide aesthetic and functional benefits, enhancing restorative therapy options.

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A new system for posterior restorations: a combination of ceramic optimized polymer and fiber-reinforced composite.

Practical periodontics and aesthetic dentistry : PPADยท1997
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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • The demand for aesthetic and functional dental restorations drives innovation in material science.
  • Pressed ceramic restorations (IPS Empress) represent a significant advancement, but further improvements are sought.
  • Key requirements for dental restorative materials include strength, color stability, wear resistance, marginal integrity, and ease of fabrication.

Observation:

  • A new ceromer and fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) system (Targis System) has been introduced.
  • This system enables the fabrication of metal-free bridges for single or multiple tooth replacement.
  • The Targis System presents a viable alternative to conventional dental restorative approaches.

Findings:

  • The Targis System offers a new generation of restorative material for dental applications.
  • Clinical protocols, material properties, and aesthetic characteristics of this FRC system are detailed.
  • Metal-free FRC bridges demonstrate suitability as a replacement for conventional dental therapies.

Implications:

  • The introduction of FRC systems expands treatment options for missing teeth.
  • This technology advances aesthetic and functional restorative dentistry.
  • Further research into the long-term clinical performance and patient outcomes of FRC bridges is warranted.

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