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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Eur J Dent 2021; 15(01): 174-178
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716311
Case Report

An Intraoral Repair Method for Chipping Fracture of a Multi-unit Fixed Zirconia Reconstruction: A Direct Dental Technique

Alfredo Mikail Melo Mesquita
1   Department of Prosthodontics, Paulista University (UNIP), São Paulo, Brazil
,
Nadin Al-Haj Husain
2   Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
,
Pedro Molinero-Mourelle
2   Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
,
Mutlu Özcan
3   Division of Dental Biomaterials, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, Clinic for Reconstructive Dentstry, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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Abstract

Fracture or chipping of veneering ceramic is one of the most frequent clinical failures in dentistry in fixed dental and implant-borne prostheses. Due to the friable nature of the ceramic material, chippings may result in an aesthetic and functional problem for the patient requiring a rapid solution. Direct repairs have been indicated for the restoration of function, aesthetics and comfort, especially in cases where the fractured prosthesis presents good adaptation and satisfactory aesthetics. This case report aims to present and discuss the techniques of the direct reveneering method, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as the importance of adhesive procedures in the success of these restorative approaches. Success in repairing the fractured area, regardless of the technique used, is fundamental to establish a strong and stable adhesion between the repaired and the fractured areas, since the longevity of the repair will depend on the quality of the interface generated.



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