WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Dr. Anwetakshmi Ray*, Dr. Kundabala M., Dr. Ankita Kanotra, Dr. Ayushi Bajoria, Dr. Janina Loren DSouza and Dr. Afroz

ABSTRACT

The treatment strategy in the field of dentistry is constantly evolving as a result of innovative therapeutically based solutions for the development of biomaterials, advanced technologies and more successful treatment techniques. One such material is fiber reinforced material. Amongst this Fiber reinforced composites (FRC) are the best example for this. Not only in the field of dentistry, but have shown wide industrial scale application as well (boat hulls, bullet proof jacket, sports equipment). These materials are metal free with light weight having good mechanical properties including high fatigue resistance and fracture toughness. They are cost effective, showed good esthetic results and showed better strength. Because of their excellent adhesive properties and esthetics they have been the main highlight in dentistry for the last two decades. Some of the clinical applications are such as fixed prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, periodontology, orthodontics and in repair of prosthetic devices. In restorative dentistry the applications include repairing fractured porcelain veneers, root canal posts, reinforcement of composites. FRC restoration is a tooth conserving technique which is minimally invasive. It is so, because of the adhesive technique clubbed with physical properties of the restoration, along with the orientation of individual fibers and its position.

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