Fiber-reinforced composite prostheses

Dent Clin North Am. 2004 Apr;48(2):viii-ix, 545-62. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2004.01.005.

Abstract

Metal-free prosthetic dentistry continues to gain interest. Although the metal alloys contribute great strength and stiffness to restorations and prostheses, they do so at a considerable esthetic liability. Two somewhat divergent metal-free approaches to fixed tooth replacement continue to be developed for a variety of clinical applications. These are all-ceramic and all-polymeric systems. The polymeric prostheses are the subject of this article.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Composite Resins / chemistry*
  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Materials / chemistry*
  • Dental Prosthesis Design*
  • Glass / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Polyethylenes / chemistry
  • Tooth Preparation

Substances

  • Composite Resins
  • Dental Materials
  • FiberKor, sculpture
  • GlasSpan
  • Polyethylenes
  • RIBBOND
  • fiberglass