title: Resin composite reinforcement of undermined enamel.
abstract: Studies have suggested that fracture resistance of undermined enamel increases when supported by a layer of bonded composite. Composite to reinforce enamel must have a secure foundation in dentin and/or enamel that is supported by dentin to perform optimally. A restorative technique is presented using resin composite material to support and reinforce undermined enamel that lacks dentinal support in traditional amalgam restorations. This technique is intended to conserve unsupported enamel cavity walls and weakened cusps in extensive Class I and II preparations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA. aabuhanna@dental.ufl.edu
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Abu-Hanna
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Mjör
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam