title: Hybrid type anterior fibre-reinforced composite resin prosthesis: a case report.
abstract: A variety of therapeutic modalities, from implant to conventional Maryland prosthesis, can be used for the replacement of a missing anterior tooth. In patients refusing implant treatment, when minimal teeth reduction is preferred, a fibre reinforced composite (FRC) prosthesis can be a good alternative to conventional prosthetic techniques. The purpose of this case report is to describe the clinical procedure for fabricating hybrid type FRC prosthesis with pre-impregnated unidirectional E-glass fibres. Fibre-reinforced composite, in combination with adhesive technology, appears promising treatment option for replacing missing teeth. However, further clinical investigation will be required to provide additional information on this technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterials Science, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland. sufgar@utu.fi
authors.forename: Sufyan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Garoushi
authors.forename: Akikazu
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shinya
authors.forename: Akiyoshi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shinya
authors.forename: Pekka K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Vallittu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000848:Anodontia / Q000628:therapy; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003481:Cuspid / Q000002:abnormalities; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003779:Denture Design; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005898:Glass / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; C009753:fiberglass