Advances in materials and concepts in fixed prosthodontics: a selection of possible treatment modalities

The introduction of adhesive techniques in combination with translucent restorative materials has greatly influenced treatment concepts in fixed prosthodontics. Modern production technologies offer access to new polymer materials that provide innovative pre-treatment options for complex prosthetic r...

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Published in:British dental journal 2019-05, Vol.226 (10), p.739-748
Main Authors: Edelhoff, Daniel, Stimmelmayr, Michael, Schweiger, Josef, Ahlers, M. Oliver, Güth, Jan-Frederik
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ceramics
Clinical
Computer-Aided Design
Dental Materials
Dental Prosthesis Design
Dental prosthetics
Dental restorative materials
Dentistry
Humans
Prostheses
Prosthodontics
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Summary:The introduction of adhesive techniques in combination with translucent restorative materials has greatly influenced treatment concepts in fixed prosthodontics. Modern production technologies offer access to new polymer materials that provide innovative pre-treatment options for complex prosthetic rehabilitations. Additionally, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) provides access to new ceramic types and thus extends the range of indications for metal-free restorative options. With these developments, important changes of treatment concepts in fixed prosthodontics have occurred which affect the professional life of dental practitioners with a focus on prosthetic dentistry. This article gives an overview of the advances in selected fields of fixed prosthodontics and provides support in material selection for different kinds of indications, from single-tooth restorations to fixed dental prostheses.
ISSN:0007-0610
1476-5373
DOI:10.1038/s41415-019-0265-z