• DOI:10.1016/0022-3913(81)90102-5
Corpus ID: 46795425

Potential for tooth fracture in restorative dentistry.

@article{Braly1981PotentialFT,
  title={Potential for tooth fracture in restorative dentistry.},
  author={B. Braly and E. Maxwell},
  journal={The Journal of prosthetic dentistry},
  year={1981},
  volume={45 4},
  pages={
          411-4
        }
}

• B. Braly, E. Maxwell
• Published 1981
• Medicine
• The Journal of prosthetic dentistry

Increasing awareness of tooth fracture, both complete and incomplete, as a significant disease entity has led to improved diagnostic techniques. By using compact, easily handled, fiber optic instruments for transillumination and by developing a "predisposition index" to assist in the evaluation of fracture potential, new dimensions have been added in treatment planning, especially for older patients. Prevention of tooth fracture can best be accomplished by utilizing conservative, nontraumatic… Expand

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