
New developments are constantly introduced in the search for the optimal treatment modality to restore a single anterior tooth. The patient attention has shifted to aesthetics of the restoration, biocompatibility of the dental materials utilized, conservative preparation of the teeth to be restored, and the retention of intact adjacent dentition. The learning objective of this article is to review the methods currently utilized and to present a recently introduced treatment modality--the two-component bridge, which combines the strength and resiliency of composite resin with the aesthetic advantages of porcelain. The technology of the material is reviewed, the predominantly lingual tooth preparation procedures are outlined, and the bridge try-in is described. The advantages of the two-component bridge are presented along with the contraindications and suggestions of careful case selection. Three cases with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors in youthful patients are presented to supplement the theoretical outline and to describe and illustrate the clinical procedure.
Adult, Male, Adolescent, Patient Selection, Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic, Composite Resins, Incisor, Maxilla, Humans, Female, Denture Design, Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded
Adult, Male, Adolescent, Patient Selection, Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic, Composite Resins, Incisor, Maxilla, Humans, Female, Denture Design, Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded
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