title: Repair of fractured porcelain units: alternative approaches.
abstract: Laboratory studies have demonstrated high bond strengths between a number of resin systems to metal and porcelain, as well as to tooth substance. In circumstances where fracture of a porcelain bridge or crown has occurred, it may appear reasonable to attempt a repair using one of these systems in conjunction with abrasion of the fractured surface, although current knowledge does not allow an accurate prediction of the longevity of the repair under oral conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University Dental Hospital of Manchester.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Grey
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D001565:Benzoates; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003442:Crowns; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D003738:Dental Cements; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D003780:Denture Repair / Q000379:methods*; D003829:Denture, Partial; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D008689:Methacrylates; D010710:Phosphates; D019279:Resin Cements
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D001565:Benzoates; D003188:Composite Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D008689:Methacrylates; D010710:Phosphates; D019279:Resin Cements; C084018:Scotchbond Multi-Purpose; C043042:pyromellitic acid dianhydride-2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate adduct; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; C005044:hydroxyethyl methacrylate; C031172:4-META resin; C052304:Panavia EX