title: [Dowel and composite resin as the post-core of long ceramic bridge for repair of dentition defect].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To explore a new method for repairing the dentition defect involving multiple teeth.
  
  
  METHODS
  Forty patients who had severe dentition defect were enrolled in this study. The defects were repaired by reserving the residual roots and the application of dowels and light-cure composite resin as the post-core of the long ceramic bridge.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patients were followed up for 2-4 years, and a success rate of 92.5% was achieved.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Reserving the residual root, application of dowel and light-cure composite resin as the post-core of long ceramic bridge is effective for repairing severe dentition defect.
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, Longhu People's Hospital of Shantou, Shantou 515041, China.
authors.forename: Jian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Huang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins; D003829:Denture, Partial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D012390:Root Canal Therapy
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins