title: Factors affecting the strength of denture repairs.
abstract: Fracture of dentures is a common clinical finding in daily prosthodontic practice, resulting in great inconvenience to both patient and dentist. A satisfactory repair should be cost-effective, simple to perform, and quick; it should also match the original color and not cause distortion to the existing denture. Different repair materials, surface designs, and mechanical and chemical surface treatments have been recommended in order to obtain stronger repairs. This article reviews some of the available literature with regard to the most important factors that may influence the strength of denture repairs.
authors: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University, Araraquara Dental School, Araraquara, SP, Brazil. seo_br@yahoo.com.br
authors: Rosangela Seiko
authors: RS
authors: Seó
authors: Karin Hermana
authors: KH
authors: Neppelenbroek
authors: João Neudenir Ariolli
authors: JN
authors: Filho
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D017269:Dental Prosthesis Repair / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials