Suwidhi Ranka¹, Ajay Singh Rao²*, Unnati Shah¹ and Dikshit Solanki¹

¹Post Graduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, K M Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, India
²Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, K M Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, India

*Corresponding Author: Ajay Singh Rao, Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, K M Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, India.

Received: April 20, 2022; Published: May 19, 2022

Abstract

Aesthetic dentistry continues to evolve through innovations in bonding agents, restorative materials and various techniques. Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) restorations are resin-based restorations containing fibers aimed at enhancing their physical properties [1]. The fibers increase the structural properties of the material by acting as crack stoppers [2].

A variety of therapeutic modalities are available to restore teeth with moderate to severe caries. For patients who refuse inlay or onlay restorations or when minimal tooth reduction is preferred, FRC restoration can be a good alternative to conventional restorative techniques.

This article is based upon a case report to present the Clinical illustrations and step-by-step description and its results [3,4].

Keywords: Aesthetic Dentistry; Crack Stoppers; Fiber Reinforced Composites (FRC); Onlay

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Citation

Citation: Ajay Singh Rao., et al. “Fiber-reinforced Direct Composite Restoration: An Alternative to Onlay".Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 4.6 (2022): 50-52.

Copyright

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