title: Fibre-reinforced composite (FRC) bridge--a minimally destructive approach.
abstract: Replacing missing teeth is an integral part of the clinical services of the dental practitioner. The fibre-reinforced composite (FRC) bridge is a relatively new method for replacing missing teeth. This article will explain and discuss this alternative treatment option. Practical instructions on how to construct a FRC bridge will be given, by means of a clinical case. Different technique options will be illustrated to provide the reader with a good understanding of the most practical way to use the FRC strips. The fibre-reinforced composite provides a non-destructive, aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective way to restore missing teeth. Clinical Relevance: Minimally invasive options should always be considered and destruction of healthy enamel and dentine during the preparation phase of a replacement treatment should be avoided as much as possible.
authors.forename: J J Jansen
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Van Rensburg
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate / Q000737:chemistry; D001732:Bite Force; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003779:Denture Design; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005898:Glass / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000737:chemistry; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; C496140:everStick; C009753:fiberglass; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate