Minimally invasive and aesthetic rehabilitation of missing maxillary anterior teeth with indirect fiber reinforced composite bridge: A case report

Abstract

Missing anterior teeth is still a common problem affecting the patient's psychological and social life. Fiber Reinforced Composite (FRC) bridge is a promising alternative treatment to replace missing anterior teeth. The indirect FRC method can be a solution to reduce chairside time and optimize bridge aesthetics. Patients with missing maxillary central incisors were planned for indirect FRC bridge treatment. Reduction of palatal abutment area (maxillary central incisors and canines) using a diamond bur and taking impressions using a two-step putty wash technique. Fabrication of FRC bridges by an indirect method in the laboratory with polyethylene fiber and composite resin. The insertion procedure starts with surface treatment with etching (37% Phosphoric Acid) on the reduced abutment area. The FRC bridge was cemented using self-adhesive resin cement. Indirect FRC bridge provides treatment results with high esthetics and maximally preserves tooth tissue. It is minimally invasive to tooth tissue, so it can be an alternative treatment for missing anterior teeth. Patients showed high satisfaction with this treatment.