Indirect Aesthetic Adhesive Restoration with Fibre-Reinforced Composite Resin

From Volume 31, Issue 8, October 2004 | Pages 482-484

Authors

S. A. M. Corona

DDS, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil

Articles by S. A. M. Corona

P. P. N. S. Garcia

DDS, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araraquara, State University of São Paulo, Brazil

Articles by P. P. N. S. Garcia

R. G. Palma-Dibb

DDS, PhD

Associate Professor, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil

Articles by R. G. Palma-Dibb

D. T. Chimello

DDS, MS

Postgraduate, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil

Articles by D. T. Chimello

Abstract

This paper describes the restoration of an endodontically treated upper first molar with a fibre-reinforced onlay indirect composite resin restoration. The clinical and radiographic examination confirmed that the tooth had suffered considerable loss of structure. Therefore, an indirect restoration was indicated. First, a core was built with resin-modified glass ionomer cement, followed by onlay preparation, mechanical/chemical gingival retraction and impression with addition-cured silicone. After the laboratory phase, the onlay was tried in, followed by adhesive bonding and occlusal adjustment. It can be concluded that fibre-reinforced aesthetic indirect composite resin restoration represented, in the present clinical case, an aesthetic and conservative treatment option. However, the use of fibres should be more extensively studied to verify the real improvement in physical and mechanical properties.

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