Factors affecting the strength of denture repairs.
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.
Seó
Rosangela Seiko
RS
Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University, Araraquara Dental School, Araraquara, SP, Brazil. seo_br@yahoo.com.br
Neppelenbroek
Karin Hermana
KH
Filho
João Neudenir Ariolli
JN
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
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