title: A different pontic design for fiber-reinforced composite bridgeworks: a clinical report.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This clinical report describes a relatively simple but esthetic, non-invasive and functional prosthodontic treatment option for a patient with missing tooth.
  
  
  METHODS
  A patient with a missing maxillary left canine was non-invasively treated with a fiber reinforced composite (FRC) bridgework with an all ceramic (Empress II, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liech-tenstein) pontic design, using laboratory technique.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The restoration has served the patient for 2 year, seemingly without discomfort, and it has not required any maintenance. The patient has kept up with his oral hygiene.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although additional clinical experience is necessary, fiber-reinforced composite materials can be used in combination with a lithium disilicate ceramic material in fixed partial dentures.
authors.affiliation: Research Associate, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ovul
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Kumbuloglu
authors.forename: Niler
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ozdemir
authors.forename: Gökhan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Aksoy
authors.forename: Atilla
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: User