Vallittu Pekka, Özcan Mutlu (eds.) Clinical Guide to Principles of Fiber-Reinforced Composites in Dentistry

Woodhead Publishing, 2017. — 232 p. — (Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials).Traditional dental materials such as metals and ceramics have a number of disadvantages such as cost and the significant damage caused in grinding to make space for such reconstructions. Fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs) are a novel group of dental materials characterized by fibrous fillers that are being increasingly used in place of traditional prosthodontic materials. They allow fabrication of minimally invasive, lightweight, durable and biocompatible restorations. This book will provide clinicians and students with theoretical and clinical guidelines to use the FRCs for dental applications.The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of FRCs in dentistry. Further chapters cover the treatment possibilities, fabrication and application procedures of FRCs, followed by information on care and maintenance.Key requirements for dental FRCs
Types of FRCs used in dentistry
Structural Properties of dental FRC devices
Applications of FRCs in dentistry: an overview
Fabrication of direct dental FRC devices
Fabrication of indirect dental FRC devices
Root canal anchoring systems
Periodontal and trauma splints
Fillings and core-built ups
Orthodontic retainers
Removable devices and maxillofacial epithesis prosthesis
Longevity of FRC restorations and FRC based treatment
Maintenance care and repair of dental restorations using FRCs