title: Core buildup repair using a clear matrix: a case report and clinical technique.
abstract: The fracture of core buildup material is common in dental practice. This article describes a core buildup repair technique utilizing a custom matrix. This technique enables the dentist to reestablish the original contour and alignment of the broken core buildup and assures excellent crown fit in a short amount of time with a predictably successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Dentistry, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA. rajlouni@bcd.tamhsc.edu
authors.forename: Raed
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ajlouni
authors.forename: Khaldoun
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ajlouni
authors.forename: Gerald E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Denehy
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D017269:Dental Prosthesis Repair / Q000379:methods*; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D008875:Middle Aged; D011145:Polyvinyls; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D012833:Siloxanes
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane