ABSTRACT
A fiber-reinforced composite inlay-onlay FPD was used for a single posterior tooth replacement in a patient refusing implant for psychological reasons. The FRC-FPD was made of pre-impregnated E-glass fibers [everStick, StickTeck, Turku, Finland] embedded in a resin matrix [Stick Resin, StickTeck, Turku, Finland]. The unidirectional glass fibers were used to make a framework structure with high volume design placed in the pontic [edentulous] region. To reproduce the morphology of natural teeth, the framework structure was then veneered with Gradia [GC, Tokyo, Japan]
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Humans , Female , Composite Resins , Dental Materials , Dental Prosthesis Design , Dental Restoration, PermanentABSTRACT
The use of fiber-reinforced composite [FRC] technology in dentistry may solve many of the problems associated with a metal alloy substructure such as corrosion, toxicity, complexity of fabrication, high cost, and esthetic limitation. There are societies where use of FRC has become common such as United State of America, Finland, Belgium and Netherland. However, the widespread use of this material is still limited. This article briefly presents a background and clinical applications of FRC in Prosthodontic and conservative dentistry