Glass-ceramic restoration of eroded teeth is becoming a routine therapeutic procedure. The glass-ceramic prosthesis is held in place by adhesive bonding, the strength of which is dependent on the materials and specific techniques employed. The clinical case study presented afforded the opportunity to optimize and fine tune the bonding procedure. Surface treatments of the different substrates (tooth and ceramic) have been developed so as to maximize the strength of the adhesive bond of ceramic to both underlying dentin and enamel. The success of the procedure is often evaluated by the time that the prosthesis remains in the oral cavity. This case demonstrates those three years after bonding, the restoration remains securely in place despite a severe accident resulting in a root fracture.
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