Preparing Anterior Teeth for Indirect Restorations

From Volume 31, Issue 3, April 2004 | Pages 131-136

Authors

Paul A. Brunton

PhD, MSc, BChD, FDS(Rest Dent), FDS RCS(Edin.)

Unit of Integrated Restorative Care, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH

Articles by Paul A. Brunton

Abstract

Practitioners have many techniques available for the indirect restoration of anterior teeth. There is some confusion, however, as to what preparation technique is appropriate for each type of restoration, let alone which material to select for the production of the restoration. This article considers the different types of preparation recommended for veneers and resin-bonded, all-ceramic and porcelain fused to metal crowns and gives an indication when each technique may be used.

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