title: Salvaging the restoration.
abstract: Current concepts of salvaging large restorations and repairing crowns have been presented. Repair of restorations in the mouth is indicated in specific instances. The procedures described, when properly used, can result in a considerable savings both in time and expense to the dentist and the patient.
mesh_terms: D002484:Cementation; D003442:Crowns; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D012994:Dental Soldering; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003780:Denture Repair; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence