title: Rehabilitation of advanced periodontal problems by using a combination of a glass fiber-reinforced composite resin bridge and splint.
abstract: Rehabilitation of masticatory ability in patients with reduced periodontal tissue support is a multiple challenge in dentistry. It has been shown that tooth mobility is reduced by a splint in place. Splints may be constructed of various materials. Development of fiber-reinforced composite materials offers a new and conservative approach for tooth replacement and stabilization. This case report describes the rehabilitation and 2-year follow-up of a patient with advanced periodontal problems by using a glass fiber-reinforced composite resin material.
authors.affiliation: Research Associate, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey. kumbuloglu@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Ovul
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Kumbuloglu
authors.forename: Gokhan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Aksoy
authors.forename: Atilla
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: User
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005898:Glass / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000628:therapy; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000628:therapy; D010516:Periodontal Splints; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; C444701:Filtek Z250; C496140:everStick; C009753:fiberglass