A different pontic design for fiber-reinforced composite bridgeworks: a clinical report.
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.
Kumbuloglu
Ovul
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Research Associate, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
Ozdemir
Niler
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Aksoy
Gökhan
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