title: Repair technique for fractured implant-supported metal-ceramic restorations: a clinical report.
abstract: The fracture of porcelain structures have been related in either natural dentition or implant-supported restorations. Techniques using a composite resin or indirect methods can be used. This article presents a porcelain fracture on implant-supported metal-ceramic restoration. IPS Empress e.max laminate veneer restoration was used to repair the fracture. With this technique, it was possible to restore aesthetics and function, combined with low cost and patient satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: 1  UNESP, Univ Estadual Paulista, Araraquara Dental School, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Amanda Fucci
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Wady
authors.forename: André Gustavo
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Paleari
authors.forename: Thallita Pereira
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Queiroz
authors.forename: Rogerio
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Margonar
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods; D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000737:chemistry; D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry; D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D017269:Dental Prosthesis Repair; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid / Q000737:chemistry; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D012821:Silanes / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D019279:Resin Cements; D012821:Silanes; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C078519:leucite; C023506:Glass ceramics; D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid
keywords: ceramics; fracture; implantology; laminate veneer; repair