title: Replacement of missing teeth with fiber-reinforced composite FPDs: clinical protocol.
abstract: The concept of minimally invasive preparation protocols has resulted in reduced loss of critical tooth structures and maintenance of optimal strength, form, and aesthetics. While various treatment options have been described for single-tooth replacement, fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) fixed partial dentures (FPDs) provide a viable treatment alternative with proven mechanical properties, aesthetics, and function. This article presents several clinical scenarios in which minimally invasive adhesive FRC FPDs are provided to deliver enhanced predictability, strength, and durability.
authors.affiliation: School of Dental Medicine, Division of Cariology and Endodontics, University of Geneva, 19 rue B Menn, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland. serge.bouillaguet@medecine.unige.ch
authors.forename: Serge
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bouillaguet
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schütt
authors.forename: Isabelle
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Marin
authors.forename: Leila
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Etechami
authors.forename: Giancarlo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Di Salvo
authors.forename: Ivo
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Krejci
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002244:Carbon; D000077482:Carbon Fiber; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D005898:Glass; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011108:Polymers; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
chemical_list: D000077482:Carbon Fiber; D003188:Composite Resins; C039578:Kevlar Aramid fibers; D011108:Polymers; C009753:fiberglass; D002244:Carbon