A combination porcelain/fiber-reinforced composite bridge: a case report

Abstract

In the search for an optimal treatment to restore the aesthetically prominent maxillary anterior dentition, new materials are continually introduced. The attention of the patients has shifted from function to aesthetics, biocompatibility of the materials utilized, and conservative preparation of teeth to be restored. To fulfill patient expectations, an advanced treatment modality has recently been developed. It combines porcelain with composite resin, thereby integrating the strength and resilience of composite resin with the aesthetic advantages of porcelain. To achieve this combination, bundles of fibers are impregnated with resin in the fabrication phase of the material. The learning objective of this article is to briefly review the past methods of fabricating a 3-unit prosthesis in the maxillary anterior region and describe the recently introduced treatment alternative.