Repair of fractured abutment teeth under pre-existing crowns: An alternative approach.

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2013-01
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This article describes a technique for repair of abutment tooth which fractured during removal of a provisional restoration before bisque trial. The technique uses plastic templates to fabricate new composite core foundation for the existing crowns. This technique helps the dentist to rebuild the core in a single appointment.
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Abutment fracture, pre-existing crowns, retrofitting post and core
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Mascarenhas Kennedy, Aras Meena A, Fernandes Aquaviva S. Repair of fractured abutment teeth under pre-existing crowns: An alternative approach. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2013 Jan-Feb; 24(1): 136-138.