Clinical Guide to Principles of Fiber-Reinforced Composites in Dentistry

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.

1. Key requirements for dental FRCs 2. Types of FRCs used in dentistry 3. Structural Properties of dental FRC devices 4. Applications of FRCs in dentistry: an overview 5. Fabrication of direct dental FRC devices 6. Fabrication of indirect dental FRC devices 7. Root canal anchoring systems 8. Periodontal and trauma splints 9. Fillings and core-built ups 10. Orthodontic retainers 11. Removable devices and maxillofacial epithesis prosthesis 12. Longevity of FRC restorations and FRC based treatment 13. Maintenance care and repair of dental restorations using FRCs