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4. Acid etching of enamelAcid etching of enamel
Buonocore (1955)-showed that acrylic resin can beBuonocore (1955)-showed that acrylic resin can be
attached to human enamel in-vivo simply by acidattached to human enamel in-vivo simply by acid
etching enamel with 85% phosphoric acid for 30 secsetching enamel with 85% phosphoric acid for 30 secs
Larege increase in surface areaLarege increase in surface area
Exposure of organic frame workExposure of organic frame work
Removal of inert enamelRemoval of inert enamel
Absorbed layer of highly polar phosphate groupsAbsorbed layer of highly polar phosphate groups
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IntroductionIntroduction
5. SILVERSTONE:SILVERSTONE:
Loss of surface contour &Loss of surface contour &
Creation of a porous subsurface layerCreation of a porous subsurface layer
Use of acid of strength 30-40%Use of acid of strength 30-40%
10 micron loss of surface contour and10 micron loss of surface contour and
20 micron depth of histologic change20 micron depth of histologic change
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6. Types of etching patternsTypes of etching patterns
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11. DisadvantagesDisadvantages
Composite resins were brittleComposite resins were brittle
They required supporting wire or stainless steelThey required supporting wire or stainless steel
mesh framework.mesh framework.
Their use is limited to short anterior spans.Their use is limited to short anterior spans.
Limited lifetime with debonding of resin andLimited lifetime with debonding of resin and
subsequent fracture.subsequent fracture.
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14. Replacement of posteriorReplacement of posterior
teeth –Livaditisteeth –Livaditis
Extension –Extension –
interproximally and ontointerproximally and onto
occlusal surfaces.occlusal surfaces.
Tooth modificationTooth modification
Survival rate -3 yearsSurvival rate -3 years
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15. DrawbacksDrawbacks
Failure through the resin projections into theFailure through the resin projections into the
perforationsperforations
Wear of composite resinWear of composite resin
Weakening of alloy frameworkWeakening of alloy framework
Thick lingual retainersThick lingual retainers
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16. Etched Cast Resin Retained FPDsEtched Cast Resin Retained FPDs
(Maryland Bridge)(Maryland Bridge)
Dunn ReisbickDunn Reisbick (1976)(1976)
Tanaka et alTanaka et al (1979)(1979)
Livaditis and ThompsonLivaditis and Thompson (1980)…University(1980)…University
of Marylandof Maryland
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17. Livaditis and Thompson in 1980 at theLivaditis and Thompson in 1980 at the
university of Maryland.university of Maryland.
Study for etching conditions of non berryliumStudy for etching conditions of non berrylium
Ni-Cr alloys.Ni-Cr alloys.
Nitric acid : 0.5 NNitric acid : 0.5 N
Current : 250 mA/sq cmCurrent : 250 mA/sq cm
Time : 5 minutesTime : 5 minutes
Immersion in 18% Hcl for 10 minutesImmersion in 18% Hcl for 10 minutes
Micromechanical retentionMicromechanical retention
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19. Etching apparatusEtching apparatus
ElectrodesElectrodes: 0.036 inches stainless steel: 0.036 inches stainless steel
orthodontic wire or a copper wire 12-14 gaugeorthodontic wire or a copper wire 12-14 gauge
ElectrolytesElectrolytes used vary according to metal type.used vary according to metal type.
Ni-Cr Be alloys : 10% sulphuric acid.Ni-Cr Be alloys : 10% sulphuric acid.
Ni-Cr/Co-Cr : 3.5% nitric acid.Ni-Cr/Co-Cr : 3.5% nitric acid.
D.C. power supplyD.C. power supply
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20. Etching ProcessEtching Process
Two step etching technique.Two step etching technique.
Insulation of areas not being etched.Insulation of areas not being etched.
Electrode assembly submerged in a bath ofElectrode assembly submerged in a bath of
electrolyte.electrolyte.
The current is adjusted to the calculated level.The current is adjusted to the calculated level.
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23. One step etching processOne step etching process
Proposed byProposed by MclaughlinMclaughlin
Electrolyte and cleaning solution were bothElectrolyte and cleaning solution were both
combined and placed in the ultra sonic bath.combined and placed in the ultra sonic bath.
Time saving – 110 secsTime saving – 110 secs
Less equipment requiredLess equipment required
Etched metal surface was brighterEtched metal surface was brighter
No difference in bond strength.No difference in bond strength.
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24. DRAWBACKSDRAWBACKS
Technique sensitiveTechnique sensitive
Lab dependentLab dependent
Varies with metal typeVaries with metal type
Prone to contaminationProne to contamination
Cannot be done with noble metal alloysCannot be done with noble metal alloys
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25. Chemical EtchingChemical Etching
Livaditis suggested a non electrolytic techniqueLivaditis suggested a non electrolytic technique
for etching a nickel-chromium beryllium alloyfor etching a nickel-chromium beryllium alloy
Placed in an etching solution for one hour in aPlaced in an etching solution for one hour in a
water bath at 70 degrees centigradewater bath at 70 degrees centigrade
Doukoudakis proposed the use of a stable aquaDoukoudakis proposed the use of a stable aqua
regia gelregia gel
Advantage – no special equipmentAdvantage – no special equipment
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26. Macroscopic Mechanical RetentionMacroscopic Mechanical Retention
Resin Retained FPDsResin Retained FPDs
Developed byDeveloped by Moon & HudginsMoon & Hudgins et alet al
Virginia Commonwealth university school ofVirginia Commonwealth university school of
dentistry also called thedentistry also called the Virginia bridgeVirginia bridge
Lost salt techniqueLost salt technique
Salt crystal size 150-250 micronsSalt crystal size 150-250 microns
Adequate bond strengthAdequate bond strength
Any metal ceramic alloyAny metal ceramic alloy
Increased thickness of retainersIncreased thickness of retainers
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28. Chemical Bonding Resin RetainedChemical Bonding Resin Retained
FPDsFPDs
Adhesion bridgesAdhesion bridges
Surface treatment of metalsSurface treatment of metals
Sand blastingSand blasting
Tiller et al (1985)Tiller et al (1985)
Used alumina (50 microns) for sand blastingUsed alumina (50 microns) for sand blasting
Concluded sandblasting results in a highly activatedConcluded sandblasting results in a highly activated
metal surfacemetal surface
Demonstrated increased wettability of the surfaceDemonstrated increased wettability of the surface
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29. Silicoater ClassicalSilicoater Classical
Tiller et al (1984)Tiller et al (1984)
Procedure – sand blasting of alloyProcedure – sand blasting of alloy
Flame coating of silicon oxide for 5 minutesFlame coating of silicon oxide for 5 minutes
Disadvantage – expensiveDisadvantage – expensive
Uneven distribution of flameUneven distribution of flame
Chemically unstable silica layersChemically unstable silica layers
Protection of the layer formedProtection of the layer formed
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30. Silicoater MDSilicoater MD (metal dotted(metal dotted))
Tiller et al (1990)Tiller et al (1990)
Baking of chromium oxide dotted silica layerBaking of chromium oxide dotted silica layer
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31. Rocatec SystemRocatec System
Introduced in 1989Introduced in 1989
Tribochemical application of silica layer by sandTribochemical application of silica layer by sand
blastingblasting
Sand blasting with 110 microns alumina at aSand blasting with 110 microns alumina at a
pressure of 0.25 Mpapressure of 0.25 Mpa
Sand blasting with 110 microns aluminium oxideSand blasting with 110 microns aluminium oxide
modified with silicic acidmodified with silicic acid
Speed and accuracySpeed and accuracy
thermal stressing avoidedthermal stressing avoided
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33. Tin PlatingTin Plating
Done on noble metal alloysDone on noble metal alloys
Requires particle abrasion of the alloy surfaceRequires particle abrasion of the alloy surface
Uses a tin amide solutionUses a tin amide solution
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34. Fiber Reinforced Composite ResinFiber Reinforced Composite Resin
FPDFPD
Consists of a fibre reinforced substructureConsists of a fibre reinforced substructure
Veneered with composite materialVeneered with composite material
Increased flexural strength , fracture resistanceIncreased flexural strength , fracture resistance
& increased tensile strength& increased tensile strength
TransluscentTransluscent
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39. ProcedureProcedure
Preparation of abutment teethPreparation of abutment teeth
Measurement of fiber lengthMeasurement of fiber length
Moistening of fiberMoistening of fiber
Fiber bar pressed into the preparation &Fiber bar pressed into the preparation &
polymerised with resinpolymerised with resin
Pontic build up & curingPontic build up & curing
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43. The slots in the proximal surface of adjacent teeth areThe slots in the proximal surface of adjacent teeth are
prepared 1.5 mm towards pulp cavity and 0.5 mmprepared 1.5 mm towards pulp cavity and 0.5 mm
gingivally as an interlocking mechanism. This type ofgingivally as an interlocking mechanism. This type of
preparation will prevent gingival movement of thepreparation will prevent gingival movement of the
bridge as well as provide retention.bridge as well as provide retention.
The bridge post is then inserted into the pontic channelThe bridge post is then inserted into the pontic channel
in the fung shell provided and slide into the preparedin the fung shell provided and slide into the prepared
abutment teeth, and adjustments are made accordingly.abutment teeth, and adjustments are made accordingly.
The fung shell can be adjusted for proper contact withThe fung shell can be adjusted for proper contact with
tissues with a bur.tissues with a bur.
The fung shell bridge is cemented using light curingThe fung shell bridge is cemented using light curing
composite, and finished and polished.composite, and finished and polished.
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44. AdvantagesAdvantages
It is of lower cost compared to custom made resin –It is of lower cost compared to custom made resin –
bonded bridges.bonded bridges.
Simple to make, not time consuming hardly takes a fewSimple to make, not time consuming hardly takes a few
minutes.minutes.
No need of impression making and laboratory work.No need of impression making and laboratory work.
Can be given to patient in a single appointment.Can be given to patient in a single appointment.
Good esthetics no exposure of metal in proximal areas.Good esthetics no exposure of metal in proximal areas.
Longevity comparable to resin bonded bridgesLongevity comparable to resin bonded bridges
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45. AdvantagesAdvantages
of resin bonded prosthesisof resin bonded prosthesis
Conservation of tooth structureConservation of tooth structure
Lack of pulpal involvementLack of pulpal involvement
No anaesthesia requiredNo anaesthesia required
Minimum periodontal involvementMinimum periodontal involvement
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46. Simplified impression proceduresSimplified impression procedures
Improved estheticsImproved esthetics
Provisionals not usually requiredProvisionals not usually required
Possibility of rebondingPossibility of rebonding
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48. Plaque accumulationPlaque accumulation
Esthetics compromised on posterior teethEsthetics compromised on posterior teeth
Incisal grayingIncisal graying
Dependence on laboratoryDependence on laboratory
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49. IndicationsIndications
Replacement of missingReplacement of missing
anterior teeth in childrenanterior teeth in children
and adolescentsand adolescents
Caries free abutmentCaries free abutment
teeth or unrestoredteeth or unrestored
abutmentsabutments
Mandibular incisorMandibular incisor
replacementreplacement
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53. Compromised enamelCompromised enamel
Nickel sensitivityNickel sensitivity
Deep vertical overbiteDeep vertical overbite
Incisors with thin faciolingual dimensionsIncisors with thin faciolingual dimensions
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54. Abutment selectionAbutment selection
Caries freeCaries free
Periodontally soundPeriodontally sound
Adequate thickness of enamelAdequate thickness of enamel
One abutment on either sideOne abutment on either side
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55. Posterior design principlesPosterior design principles
Distinct path of insertionDistinct path of insertion
Proximal resistance formProximal resistance form
Proximal wrap aroundProximal wrap around
Maximum bonding areaMaximum bonding area
Occlusal restOcclusal rest
Definite gingival marginDefinite gingival margin
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56. 2 plane reduction for maxillary molars2 plane reduction for maxillary molars
Extension of casting onto occlusal surfacesExtension of casting onto occlusal surfaces
Lingual cusp coverageLingual cusp coverage
Onlay on tilted molarsOnlay on tilted molars
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67. Resin CementsResin Cements
Greater cohesive strength 5000-10,000 psiGreater cohesive strength 5000-10,000 psi
Insoluble in oral fluidsInsoluble in oral fluids
Higher film thicknessHigher film thickness
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68. Two layer systemTwo layer system
Unfilled resin monomerUnfilled resin monomer
Filled resinFilled resin
Commonly used resin cementsCommonly used resin cements
Epoxylite cba 9080Epoxylite cba 9080
ComspanComspan
RetainRetain
ConcludeConclude
Single paste compositesSingle paste composites
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69. Cements with adhesion promotersCements with adhesion promoters
PANAVIAPANAVIA
ComponentsComponents: low viscosity paste, radio opaque: low viscosity paste, radio opaque
composite resin pastecomposite resin paste
Universal and catalystUniversal and catalyst
Composition :Composition : Bisphenol-A-PolyethoxyBisphenol-A-Polyethoxy
dimetharyclate,dimetharyclate,
MDP orMDP or 10-Methacrloxydecyl dihydrogen10-Methacrloxydecyl dihydrogen
phosphate,phosphate, 77%silanated organic fillers.77%silanated organic fillers.
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70. ED PRIMER:ED PRIMER: A and B liquidsA and B liquids
MDP,HEMA & 5NMSAMDP,HEMA & 5NMSA
OXYGUARD II-OXYGUARD II-
Polyethylene GlycolPolyethylene Glycol
PANAVIA ETCHING AGENTPANAVIA ETCHING AGENT
Phosphoric acid gelPhosphoric acid gel
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71. Mixing time : 20-30 scesMixing time : 20-30 sces
Film thickness: 19 micronsFilm thickness: 19 microns
Metal surface must be sandblasted or tin coated.Metal surface must be sandblasted or tin coated.
Recent version –Recent version – PANAVIA FPANAVIA F
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73. Post operative carePost operative care
Regular recall visitsRegular recall visits
Check for any debondingCheck for any debonding
CariesCaries
Periodontal healthPeriodontal health
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74. Longevity and scopeLongevity and scope
The most common resin- bonded prosthesis complications areThe most common resin- bonded prosthesis complications are
shown below.shown below.
Nature of failure No. of prosthesis studied/affectedNature of failure No. of prosthesis studied/affected
Mean incidenceMean incidence
Debonding 7029/1481Debonding 7029/1481 21%21%
Tooth discoloration 343/62Tooth discoloration 343/62 18%18%
Caries 3426/242Caries 3426/242 7%7%
Porcelain fracture 1126/38Porcelain fracture 1126/38 3%3%
Periodontal disease 748/0Periodontal disease 748/0 0%0%
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75. SummarySummary
Patient selectionPatient selection
Tooth preparationTooth preparation
Accurate impressionAccurate impression
Careful laboratory techniqueCareful laboratory technique
Use of a good adhesive agentUse of a good adhesive agent
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76. ConclusionConclusion
One of the basic principles of tooth preparationOne of the basic principles of tooth preparation
for fixed prosthodontics is conservation offor fixed prosthodontics is conservation of
tooth structure. This is the primary advantagetooth structure. This is the primary advantage
of resin-retained fixed partial dentures. Precisionof resin-retained fixed partial dentures. Precision
and attention to detail are just as important inand attention to detail are just as important in
the success of the prosthesis.the success of the prosthesis.
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77. RefrencesRefrences
Malone W.F.P, Roth D.I.Malone W.F.P, Roth D.I. Tylman’s TheoryTylman’s Theory
and Practice of fixed Prosthodontics. VIIIand Practice of fixed Prosthodontics. VIII
Edition, AIPD publications, page 219.Edition, AIPD publications, page 219.
T.T. ShillinburgShillinburg.. Fundamentals of FixedFundamentals of Fixed
Prosthodontics, II edition, QuintessenceProsthodontics, II edition, Quintessence
publication, 2001, page 565.publication, 2001, page 565.
Rosenstiel, Land, FujimotoRosenstiel, Land, Fujimoto. Contemperory. Contemperory
Fixed Prosthodontics, III edition, MosbyFixed Prosthodontics, III edition, Mosby
Company, 2001, page 673.Company, 2001, page 673.
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78. Goodacre CGoodacre C..J, Bernad G, et alJ, Bernad G, et al. Clinical. Clinical
complications in Fixed Prosthodontics. J.complications in Fixed Prosthodontics. J.
Prosthet Dent. 2003; 90, 31-41.Prosthet Dent. 2003; 90, 31-41.
Livaditis G.A.Livaditis G.A. Chemical etching system forChemical etching system for
creating micromechanical retention in resin-creating micromechanical retention in resin-
bonded retainers. J Prosthet Dent 1987; 56,bonded retainers. J Prosthet Dent 1987; 56,
181181
Salam Sakal M.A et alSalam Sakal M.A et al. Effect of tooth. Effect of tooth
preparation design on bond strengths of RBP.Jpreparation design on bond strengths of RBP.J
Prosthet Dent 1997; 77, 243.Prosthet Dent 1997; 77, 243.
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79. Livaditis G.A.Livaditis G.A. Chemical etching system for creatingChemical etching system for creating
micromechanical retention in resin- bonded retainers.micromechanical retention in resin- bonded retainers.
J Prosthet Dent 1987; 56, 181.J Prosthet Dent 1987; 56, 181.
Doukoudakis A et al.Doukoudakis A et al. A new chemical method forA new chemical method for
etching metal frameworks of acid etched prosthesis. Jetching metal frameworks of acid etched prosthesis. J
Prosthet Dent 1987; 58, 421Prosthet Dent 1987; 58, 421
Richard simonsen. Van thompson.gerald barrack.Richard simonsen. Van thompson.gerald barrack.
Etched cast restorations clinical and laboratoryEtched cast restorations clinical and laboratory
techniquetechnique
Gerald mclaughlin:direct bonded retainersGerald mclaughlin:direct bonded retainers
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