We have all experienced it. It could have been a single posterior ceramic restoration or a smile design case involving multiple anterior units. The case goes to place with ease, the shade is perfect, only minor adjustment was required at delivery, and the patient leaves the office thrilled with the result. Then, the dreaded phone call: An unhappy patient called to report a broken restoration. At best, the patient returns to the practice to have the problem fixed, creating unproductive time for the patient, dental practice, and dental laboratory. At worst, the patient loses confidence with the dental team, wants his or her money back, and leaves the practice. Either way, good will is lost, and referrals are not likely.
When a patient’s dentition breaks down, one of the signs of instability that is becoming more common in dentistry is the fracture of porcelain. This article discusses the Top 10 reasons to consider when fracture occurs.
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