title: Intraoral repair of cosmetic restorations.
abstract: The longevity of porcelain and composite resin restorations can often be prolonged by using sound principles, up-to-date materials, and judicious attention to repair when fracture problems arise. Careful case selection and correct usage of surface treatment agents, followed by the use of a quality bonding system and restorative materials, can result in a repair that exhibits excellent retention and natural color blending. This article outlines procedures and materials to repair both resin composite and porcelain intraorally.
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa, College of Dentistry, Iowa City, USA.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Denehy
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bouschlicher
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vargas
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods; D003116:Color; D003188:Composite Resins; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D003764:Dental Materials; D003775:Dental Polishing; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017269:Dental Prosthesis Repair / Q000379:methods*; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003780:Denture Repair; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D003776:Dental Porcelain