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INTRODUCTION
The development of fiber-reinforced composite (FRC)
technology has brought a new material into the realm of
metal-free, adhesive esthetic dentistry.
Meiers JC, Kazemi RB, Donadio M. The influence of fiber
reinforcement of composite on shear bond strengths to
enamel. J Prosthet Dent 2003;89:388-393.
Not only has the combination of composite resin and FRC
been shown to have significant benefits in terms of
mechanical properties, the possibility of direct chairside
application and the ability to bond to tooth structure make
FRC an attractive choice for a variety of dental applications.
Vallittu PK. Flexural properties of acrylic resin polymers
reinforced with unidirectional and woven glass fibers. J
Prosthet Dent 1999;81:318-326.
Vallittu PK, Sevelius C. Resin-bonded, glass fiber-reinforced
composite fixed partial dentures: a clinical study. J
Prosthet Dent 2000;84:413-418.
Ahlstrand WM, Finger WJ. Direct and indirect fiber-reinforced
fixed partial dentures: case reports. Quintessence Int
2002;33:359-365.
Tezvergil A, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. Strength of adhesivebonded
fiber-reinforced composites to enamel and dentin
substrates. J Adhes Dent 2003;5:301-311.
Different fiber types such as glass fibers, carbon fibers,
kevlar fibers, vectran fibers, polyethylene fibers have
been added to composite materials.
Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli
AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and
composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior
teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
Glass fibers consisting of glass interlaced filaments,
improve the impact strength of composite materials.
They have excellent esthetic properties, but do not easily
stick to resinous matrix.
Vallittu PK, Vojtkova H, Lassila VP. Impact strength of denture
polymethyl methacrylate reinforced with continuous
glass fibers or metal wire. Acta Odontol Scand 1995;53:392-
396.
Carbon fibers prevent fatique fracture and strengthen
composite materials, but they have a dark color, which is
undersirable esthetically.
Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli
AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and
composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior
teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
Uzun G, Hersek N, Tincer T. Effect of five woven fiber
Reinforcements on the impact and transverse strenght of a
denture base resin. J Prosthet Dent 1999;81:616-620.
DeBoer J, Vermilyea SG, Brady RE. The effect of carbon fiber
orientation on the fatigue resistance and bending properties
of two denture resins. J Prosthet Dent 1984;51:119-121.
Kevlar fibers made of an aromatic polyamide, are
the evolution of nylon polyamide.
Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli
AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and
composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior
teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
They increase the impact strength of composite
materials. However, they are also unesthetic, and hence,
Their use is limited.
Berrong JM, Weed RM, Young JM. Fracture resistance of
Kevlar-reinforced poly(methyl methacrylate) resin: a preliminary
study. Int J Prosthodont 1990;3:391-395.
Vectran fibers are synthetic fibers of a new generation,
made of aromatic polyesters.
They show a good resistance to abrasion and impact
Strength, but they are expensive and not easily wielded.
Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli
AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and composite
resins in restoration of traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol
2004;20:172-177.
Polyethylene fibers improve the impact strength,
Modulus of elasticity, and flexural strength of composite
materials.
Unlike carbon and Kevlar fibers, polyethylene fibers are
almost invisible in a resinous matrix and for these
reasons, seem to be the most appropriate and esthetic
strengtheners of composite materials.
Uzun G, Hersek N, Tincer T. Effect of five woven fiber
reinforcements on the impact and transverse strenght of a denture
base resin. J Prosthet Dent 1999;81:616-620.
Ribbond is a spectrum of 215 fibers with a very high
molecular weight.
First introduced to the,market in 1992, Ribbond consists of
bondable, reinforced ultra-high-strength polyethylene
fibers with a high elasticity coefficient (117 GPa) that makes
them highly resistant to stretch and distortion and a high
resistance to traction (3 GPa) that allows them to easily
adapt to tooth morphology and dental-arch contours.
Ganesh M, Tandon S. Versatility of ribbond in contemporary
practice. Trends Biomater Artif Organs 2006;20:53-58.
Karaman AI, Kir N, Belli S. Four applications of reinforced
polyethylene fiber material in orthodontic practice. Am J
Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2002;121:650-654.
Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli
AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and
composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior
teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
Ribbond fibers easily absorb water because of the “gas-
plasma” treatment to which they are exposed.
This treatment reduces the fibers’ superficial tension,
ensuring a good chemical bond to composite materials.
Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli
AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and
composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior
teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
Ribbond is biocompatible, esthetic, translucent, practically
colorless and disappears within the composite or acrylic
without show-through.
Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli
AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and
composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior
teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
Ganesh M, Tandon S. Versatility of ribbond in contemporary
practice. Trends Biomater Artif Organs 2006;20:53-58.
Karaman AI, Kir N, Belli S. Four applications of reinforced
polyethylene fiber material in orthodontic practice. Am J
Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2002;121:650-654.
Miller TE. A new material for periodontal splinting and ortodontic
retention. Compendium 1993;14;800-812.
Belli S, Ozer F. A simple method for single anterior tooth
replacement. J Adhes Dent 2000;2:67-70.
Ribbond fibers are also characterized by an impact
strength five times higher than that of iron.
Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli
AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and
composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior
teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
Ribbond can be used in stabilizing traumatized teeth,
restoring fractured teeth and creating a fixed partial denture
and for direct-bonded endodontic posts and cores,
orthodontic fixed lingual retainers and space
maintainers.
Vallittu PK, Sevelius C. Resin-bonded, glass fiber-reinforced
composite fixed partial dentures: a clinical study. J
Prosthet Dent 2000;84:413-418.
Ahlstrand WM, Finger WJ. Direct and indirect fiber-reinforced
fixed partial dentures: case reports. Quintessence Int
2002;33:359-365.
Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli
AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and
composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior
teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
12. Karaman AI, Kir N, Belli S. Four applications of reinforced
polyethylene fiber material in orthodontic practice. Am J
Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2002;121:650-654.
13. Miller TE. A new material for periodontal splinting and
orthodontic retention. Compendium 1993;14;800-812.
14. Belli S, Ozer F. A simple method for single anterior tooth
replacement. J Adhes Dent 2000;2:67-70.
15. Hornbrook DS, Hastings JH. Use of bondable reinforcement
fiber for post and core build-up in an endodontically
treated tooth: maximizing strength and aesthetics. Prac
Periodontics Aesthet Dent 1995;7:33-44.
Kargul B, Caglar E, Kabalay U. Glass fiber-reinforced
composite resin as fixed space maintainers in chidren:
12-month clinical follow-up. J Dent Child 2005;72:109-112.
Kırzıoglu Z, Erturk MS. Success of reinforced fiber material
space maintainers. J Dent Child 2004;71:158-162.
Chan DC, Giannini M, Goes MF. Provisional anterior tooth
replacement using nonimpregnated fiber and fiber-reinforced
composite resin materials: A clinical report. J Prosthet
Dent 2006;95:344-348.
Vallittu PK. Survival rates of resin-bonded, glass fiberreinforced
composite fixed partial dentures with a mean
follow-up of 42 months: a pilot study. J Prosthet Dent
2004;91:241-246.
Shuman IE. Replacement of a tooth with fiber-reinforced
direct bonded restoration. Gen Dent 2000; 48:314–318.
Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Direct restoration of
severely damaged incisors using short fiber-reinforced
composite resin. J Dent 2007;35:731-736.
Yildirim Oz G, Ataoglu H, Kir N, Karaman AI. An alternative
method for splinting of traumatized teeth: case reports.
Dent Traumatol 2006;22:345-349.
Despite this versatility, there are few reports on the use
of Ribbond in pediatric dentistry.
Therefore, this case report aimed to present four
different applications of Ribbond as an alternative
procedure in pediatric dentistry.
CASE REPORTS
Case 1: Fixed space maintainer
A 7-year-old girl was referred to the pediatric dental
clinic with an extracted primary maxillary right second
molar.
According to the patient’s parents, the molar had been
extracted one month earlier (Figure 1a).
Figure 1 (A). Intraoral view of Case 1 before space maintainer
application; (B). Occlusal view of the Ribbond fixed space
maintainer.
Following clinical and radiographic examinations, the
decision was made to create a fixed-space maintainer
using Ribbond
(Ribbond Inc., Seattle, WA, USA).
The length of the dental arch between the neighboring
teeth (54-16) was measured (21 mm), and the required
Length of 2-mm-wide Ribbond was cut with the special
scissors supplied by the manufacturer to prevent
unraveling.
The Ribbond was wetted with Single Bond (3M/ESPE,
St. Paul, MN, USA) and protected from exposure to light
until ready for use.
The palatal surfaces of the abutment teeth were cleaned
with a non-fluoridated pumice paste, etched with
37% phosphoric acid (Etch-37 with BAC, Bisco,
USA), rinsed and dried.
Single Bond and a flowable composite resin (Aelite Flo,
Bisco, Inc., Schaumburg,USA) were applied to the
enamel surfaces, the Ribbond was placed, and slight
pressure was applied using a rounded instrument to
create close contact during the curing process.
The Ribbond was coated with flowable composite, the
excess composite was removed, and the composite
was cured for 20 s using an LED curing unit
(Elipar Free Light II, 3M/ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA;
light intensity:1000mV/cm2).
The embrasures were shaped to facilitate good oral
hygiene, and the composite was polished using a
polishing disc (Figure 1b).
Case 2: Fixed partial denture with
a natural tooth pontic
A 12-year-old girl was referred to the pediatric dental
clinic with the chief complaint of having lost a
permanent maxillary right lateral incisor.
According to the parents, the tooth was jarred from its
socket as the result of a sports accident six days earlier.
Immediately following the injury, the tooth was
wrapped in a paper towel.
Following clinical and radiographic examinations, the
decision was made to create a fixed partial denture
reinforced with ribbond using the natural tooth as a
pontic (Figure 2a).
Figure 2 (A). Intraoral view of Case 2 at the first visit to the clinic;
(B). Palatal view of polyethylene fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial
denture;
(C). Polyethylene fiber-reinforced
composite fixed partial denture constructed with a natural
tooth following anterior tooth trauma.
The root of the tooth was removed below the cemento-
enamel junction, and the coronal pulp chamber was
cleaned and filled with a light-cured composite resin
(Z250, 3M/ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA).
The lingual surface of the crown was trimmed and
polished.
Following completion of etching and bonding
procedures, a thin layer of flowable composite resin was
applied (without curing) to the lingual and
interproximal surfaces of the abutment teeth, a length of
2-mmwide ribbond was placed on the lingual surface of
the teeth, and slight pressure was applied with a hand
instrument to create close contact at the interproximal
area.
The excess resin composite was removed, and the
Ribbond was light-cured for 20 s.
The lingual surface of the pontic was then prepared for
bonding.
A thin layer of flowable composite was applied to the natural
tooth pontic,which was placed in the desired position on the
Ribbond and cured for 20 s (Figure 2b).
The patient’s occlusion was checked for premature contacts,
and the resin composite was polished using a polishing disc
(Figure 2c).
Case 3: Endodontic post and core
A 10-year-old girl was referred to the pediatric dental
clinic with a complaint of dental caries.
Intraoral and radiographic examination revealed
Hypoplasia of the mandibular left second premolar
(Figure 3a,b).
Figure 3 (A). Intraoral view of a hypoplasic mandibular left
second premolar; (B). Radiographic appearance of hypoplasic
mandibular left second premolar; (C). View of Case 3 after Ribbond
has been inserted into the root canal; (D). Occlusal view
of Case 3 after completion of Ribbond-composite endodontic
post and core; (E). Final radiographic appearance of hypoplasic
mandibular left second premolar.
Treatment plan was developed that aimed to avoid any future
malocclusion by maintaining the mandibular left second
premolar for as long as possible, after which time an implant
replacement would be inserted.
Due to extensive damage to the tooth structure, the decision
Was made to restore the mandibular left second premolar
tooth using an endodontic post.
The endodontic procedure was performed, and the root
canal was obturated using gutta-percha (Spident, SPI Dental
Mfg. Inc, Korea) and Seal Apex sealer (Kerr, Italia).
The post hole was shaped using Gates Glidden drills
(Roydent, West Palm Beach, FL), cleaned with 5% sodium
hypochlorite and dried.
The depth of the post space was measured using a
periodontal probe, and two lengths of 3-mm-wide
ribbond were cut, each measuring twice the depth
of the post space and 3-4 times the height of the
core build-up.
The root canal wall was etched for 15 s, washed for 30 s
and then gently air-dried.
Excess water was removed from the post space using
paper points (Spident, SPI Dental Mfg. Inc, Korea).
The adhesive system (Ed Primer II A&B) was
applied using a microbrush in 2 consecutive coats
and gently air-dried to evaporate the solvent.
The Ribbond was wetted using a bonding agent, folded
in a V-shape and coated with dual-curing resin cement
(Panavia, Kuraray Medical Inc., Japan).
The first piece of ribbon was then placed in the post
space in a facial-lingual direction, and a second
length of ribbon was placed inside the first piece
at a right angle (Figure 3c).
 Excess resin cement was removed, and the cement was
cured for 20s.
The restorative procedure was completed by building up
the tooth using Z250 composite resin (Figure 3d,e).
Case 4: Splint traumatized teeth
An 11-year-old girl was referred to the pediatric dental
clinic two hours after a traumatic injury resulting from a
sports accident.
Clinical examination revealed subluxation and moderate
mobility of the permanent maxillary central incisors.
The decision was made to splint the primary canine
and canine teeth for patient comfort using a
2-mm-wide strip of Ribbond.
The labial surfaces of the teeth were etched, rinsed and
dried, and Single Bond was applied.
To insure semi-rigidity, the interproximal region was not
etched or bonded.
After applying a flowable composite to the enamel
surfaces, the Ribbond was pressed through the
composite against the teeth and cured.
The Ribbond was then coated with additional flowable
composite and cured again for 20 s (Figure 4a).
Two weeks later, the Ribbond splint at the interproximals
was cut with a diamond bur.
Then, the splint was removed from the abutment by sliding
a scalpel blade between the Ribbond and the teeth
on the most distal end.
Figure 4. Frontal view of Case 4 after stabilization with a
Ribbond- composite splint;
(B). Frontal view of Case 4 after healing.
The remaining adhesive was removed with a tungsten
carbide bur (Komet H284; Brasseler Co., Lemgo,
Germany) in a lowspeed handpiece under coolant water
and surfaces were polished with disks (Figure 4b).
DISCUSSION
Not only do polyethylene fibers improve the impact and
flexural strength and the modulus of elasticity of
composite materials, they are barely visible within the
resin matrix.
Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli
AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and
composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior
teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
For these reasons, polyethylene fibers appear to be the
most appropriate and esthetic strengtheners of
Composite materials.
Uzun G, Hersek N, Tincer T. Effect of five woven fiber
Reinforcements on the impact and transverse strenght of a
denture base resin. J Prosthet Dent 1999;81:616-620.
Samadzadeh A, Kugel G. Fracture strengths of provisional
restorations reinforced with plasma-treated woven polyethylene
fiber. J Prosthet Dent 1997;78:447-449.
This article presents 4 different applications of the
polyethylene fiber Ribbond in pediatric dentistry.
Space maintainer
Various types of space maintainers can be used to avoid
malocclusion as a result of premature loss of primary
teeth.
Removable appliances may be broken or lost, and they
provide inadequate treatment results if not worn as
prescribed.
Kargul B, Caglar E, Kabalay U. Glass fiber-reinforced
composite resin as fixed space maintainers in chidren:
12-month clinical follow-up. J Dent Child 2005;72:109-112.
Properly designed, fixed appliances are not only less of a
nuisance to the child patient than removable appliances,
they are also less damaging to oral tissue.
Qudeimat MA, Fayle SA. The longevity of space maintainers:
a retrospective study. Pediatr Dent 1998;20:267-272.
Polyethylene fiber-reinforced composite used as a fixed space
maintainer offers many advantages.
FRC has an esthetic appearance, is easily manipulated,
can be quickly inserted in a single-visit procedure that
requires no laboratory services, poses no risk of damage
to abutment teeth and is easy to clean.
Kargul B, Caglar E, Kabalay U. Glass fiber-reinforced
composite resin as fixed space maintainers in chidren:
12-month clinical follow-up. J Dent Child 2005;72:109-112.
Kırzıoglu Z, Erturk MS. Success of reinforced fiber material
space maintainers. J Dent Child 2004;71:158-162.
Fixed partial denture
The loss of maxillary incisors in childhood has always
been problematic, requiring immediate attention to
restore both esthetics and function.
Chan DC, Giannini M, Goes MF. Provisional anterior tooth
replacement using nonimpregnated fiber and fiber-reinforced
composite resin materials: A clinical report. J Prosthet
Dent 2006;95:344-348.
An FRC prosthesis can be used for fixed tooth replacement
following traumatic tooth loss in pediatric and adolescent
patients.
It is a more conservative treatment option than conventional
fixed partial dentures and can be more cost-effective than
other types of metal-free tooth replacements.
Vallittu PK. Survival rates of resin-bonded, glass fiberreinforced
composite fixed partial dentures with a mean
follow-up of 42 months: a pilot study. J Prosthet Dent
2004;91:241-246.
Shuman IE. Replacement of a tooth with fiber-reinforced
direct bonded restoration. Gen Dent 2000; 48:314–318.
A preliminary retrospective clinical study by Piovesan et
al suggested that polyethylene FRC fixed partial
dentures (FPDs) could be a functional and esthetic
alternative to replace a lost tooth.
Piovesan EM, Demarco FF, Piva E. Fiber-reinforced fixed
partial dentures: a preliminary retrospective clinical study.
J Appl Oral Sci 2006;14:100-104.
Unlu and Belli concluded that polyethylene FRC
FPDs functioned adequately during a mean clinical
follow-up time of 3 years.
Unlu N, Belli S. Three-year clinical evaluation of fiber-reinforced
composite fixed partial dentures using prefabricated
pontics. J Adhes Dent 2006;8:183-188.
In another report, a functional survival rate of 95% after
a follow-up period of 4.3 years was described.
Freilich MA, Meiers JC, Duncan JP, Eckrote KA, Goldberg
AJ. Clinical evaluation of fiber-reinforced fixed bridges. J
Am Dent Assoc 2002;133:1524-1534.
Also, for the child patients, this treatment could be
considered as an interim treatment that can provide
acceptable function and esthetics by replacing missing
teeth and tissues until a definitive restoration can be
performed.
The patient’s natural tooth, an acrylic tooth, or
composite resin can be used as a pontic.
In the case reported here, good esthetics, availability,
short working time and the possibility of direct
chairside application dictated the use of the patient’s
natural tooth as the pontic.
Endodontic post and core
Developmental tooth hypoplasia represents a challenge
to the dentist due to the difficulties involved in tooth
restoration.
Due to insufficient tooth structure, an endodontic post
and core may be necessary to provide support to the
restoration.
Various types of FRC posts have recently come into
widespread use as an alternative to cast or prefabricated
metal posts in the restoration of endodontically treated
teeth.
Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Direct restoration of
severely damaged incisors using short fiber-reinforced
composite resin. J Dent 2007;35:731-736.
Grandini et al suggested that restoration of endodontically
treated teeth with fiber post and direct resin composites
is a treatment option, that in the short term conserves
remaining tooth structure and results in good patient
compliance.
Grandini S, Goracci C, Tay FR, Grandini R, Ferrari M. Clinical
evaluation of the use of fiber posts and direct resin restorations
for endodontically treated teeth. Int J Prosthodont
2005;18:399-404.
In the case reported here, Ribbond was chosen for its esthetic
properties and because its application required no additional
tooth preparation.
Splint
Dental splinting is frequently needed following
traumatic injury to stabilize subluxated, luxated,
avulsed, or root-fractured teeth.
Yildirim Oz G, Ataoglu H, Kir N, Karaman AI. An alternative
method for splinting of traumatized teeth: case reports.
Dent Traumatol 2006;22:345-349.
Many different types of splinting techniques have been
described in the literature.
Ebeleseder KA, Glockner K, Pertl C, Städtler P. Splints
made of wire and composite: an investigation of lateral
tooth mobility in vivo. Endod Dent Traumatol 1995;11:288-
293.
von Arx T, Filippi A, Lussi A. Comparison of a new dental
trauma splint device (TTS) with three commonly used
splinting techniques. Dent Traumatol 2001;17:266-274.
Ribbond can be used in the treatment of multiple
displaced teeth.
A Ribbond splint is esthetic, thin, smooth and non-
Irritating to the lip.
This material is expensive and this is Ribbond’s
disadvantage.
CONCLUSIONS
Ribbond can be used as an alternative to conventional
treatment in pediatric dentistry.
However, long-term clinical studies are needed to
evaluate the effects of prolonged use of Ribbond
in pediatric dentistry.
REFERENC ES
1. Meiers JC, Kazemi RB, Donadio M. The influence of fiber
reinforcement of composite on shear bond strengths to
enamel. J Prosthet Dent 2003;89:388-393.
2. Vallittu PK. Flexural properties of acrylic resin polymers
reinforced with unidirectional and woven glass fibers. J
Prosthet Dent 1999;81:318-326.
3. Vallittu PK, Sevelius C. Resin-bonded, glass fiber-
reinforced composite fixed partial dentures: a clinical
study. J Prosthet Dent 2000;84:413-418.
REFERENCES
4. Ahlstrand WM, Finger WJ. Direct and indirect fiber-
reinforced fixed partial dentures: case reports.
Quintessence Int 2002;33:359-365.
5. Tezvergil A, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. Strength of
adhesivebonded fiber-reinforced composites to
enamel and dentin substrates. J Adhes Dent 2003;5:301-
311.
6. Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U,
Botticelli AR. Combined technique with polyethlene
fibers and composite resins in restoration of
traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol
2004;20:172-177.
7. Vallittu PK, Vojtkova H, Lassila VP. Impact strength of
denture polymethyl methacrylate reinforced with
continuous glass fibers or metal wire. Acta Odontol
Scand 1995;53:392-396.
REFERENCES
8. Uzun G, Hersek N, Tincer T. Effect of five woven fiber
reinforcements on the impact and transverse strenght of a
denture base resin. J Prosthet Dent 1999;81:616-620.
9. DeBoer J, Vermilyea SG, Brady RE. The effect of carbon
fiber orientation on the fatigue resistance and bending
properties of two denture resins. J Prosthet Dent
1984;51:119-121.
10. Berrong JM, Weed RM, Young JM. Fracture resistance of
Kevlar-reinforced poly(methyl methacrylate) resin: a
preliminary study. Int J Prosthodont 1990;3:391-395.
REFERENCES
11. Ganesh M, Tandon S. Versatility of ribbond in
contemporary practice. Trends Biomater Artif Organs
2006;20:53-58.
12. Karaman AI, Kir N, Belli S. Four applications of
reinforced polyethylene fiber material in orthodontic
practice. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2002;121:650-
654.
13. Miller TE. A new material for periodontal splinting
and ortodontic retention. Compendium 1993;14;800-
812.
REFERENCES
14. Belli S, Ozer F. A simple method for single anterior tooth
replacement. J Adhes Dent 2000;2:67-70.
15. Hornbrook DS, Hastings JH. Use of bondable
reinforcement fiber for post and core build-up in an
endodontically treated tooth: maximizing strength and
aesthetics. Prac Periodontics Aesthet Dent 1995;7:33-44.
16. Kargul B, Caglar E, Kabalay U. Glass fiber-reinforced
composite resin as fixed space maintainers in chidren: 12-
month clinical follow-up. J Dent Child 2005;72:109-112.
REFERENCES
17. Kırzıoglu Z, Erturk MS. Success of reinforced fiber material
space maintainers. J Dent Child 2004;71:158-162.
18. Chan DC, Giannini M, Goes MF. Provisional anterior tooth
replacement using nonimpregnated fiber and fiber-reinforced
composite resin materials: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent
2006;95:344-348.
19. Vallittu PK. Survival rates of resin-bonded, glass fiberreinforced
composite fixed partial dentures with a mean follow-up of 42
months: a pilot study. J Prosthet Dent 2004;91:241-246.
REFERENCES
20. Shuman IE. Replacement of a tooth with fiber-reinforced
direct bonded restoration. Gen Dent 2000; 48:314–318.
21. Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Direct restoration of
severely damaged incisors using short fiber-reinforced
composite resin. J Dent 2007;35:731-736.
22. Yildirim Oz G, Ataoglu H, Kir N, Karaman AI. An
alternative method for splinting of traumatized teeth: case
reports. Dent Traumatol 2006;22:345-349.
REFERENCES
23. Samadzadeh A, Kugel G. Fracture strengths of provisional
restorations reinforced with plasma-treated woven
polyethylene fiber. J Prosthet Dent 1997;78:447-449.
24. Qudeimat MA, Fayle SA. The longevity of space
maintainers: a retrospective study. Pediatr Dent
1998;20:267-272.
25. Piovesan EM, Demarco FF, Piva E. Fiber-reinforced fixed
partial dentures: a preliminary retrospective clinical
study. J Appl Oral Sci 2006;14:100-104.
REFERENCES
26. Unlu N, Belli S. Three-year clinical evaluation of fiber-
reinforced composite fixed partial dentures using
prefabricated pontics. J Adhes Dent 2006;8:183-188.
27. Freilich MA, Meiers JC, Duncan JP, Eckrote KA, Goldberg
AJ. Clinical evaluation of fiber-reinforced fixed bridges. J
Am Dent Assoc 2002;133:1524-1534.
28. Grandini S, Goracci C, Tay FR, Grandini R, Ferrari M.
Clinical evaluation of the use of fiber posts and direct resin
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Different clinical applications of bondable reinforcement ribbond in Pediatric dentistry

  • 2. INTRODUCTION The development of fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) technology has brought a new material into the realm of metal-free, adhesive esthetic dentistry. Meiers JC, Kazemi RB, Donadio M. The influence of fiber reinforcement of composite on shear bond strengths to enamel. J Prosthet Dent 2003;89:388-393.
  • 3. Not only has the combination of composite resin and FRC been shown to have significant benefits in terms of mechanical properties, the possibility of direct chairside application and the ability to bond to tooth structure make FRC an attractive choice for a variety of dental applications. Vallittu PK. Flexural properties of acrylic resin polymers reinforced with unidirectional and woven glass fibers. J Prosthet Dent 1999;81:318-326. Vallittu PK, Sevelius C. Resin-bonded, glass fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial dentures: a clinical study. J Prosthet Dent 2000;84:413-418.
  • 4. Ahlstrand WM, Finger WJ. Direct and indirect fiber-reinforced fixed partial dentures: case reports. Quintessence Int 2002;33:359-365. Tezvergil A, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. Strength of adhesivebonded fiber-reinforced composites to enamel and dentin substrates. J Adhes Dent 2003;5:301-311.
  • 5. Different fiber types such as glass fibers, carbon fibers, kevlar fibers, vectran fibers, polyethylene fibers have been added to composite materials. Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177. Glass fibers consisting of glass interlaced filaments, improve the impact strength of composite materials.
  • 6. They have excellent esthetic properties, but do not easily stick to resinous matrix. Vallittu PK, Vojtkova H, Lassila VP. Impact strength of denture polymethyl methacrylate reinforced with continuous glass fibers or metal wire. Acta Odontol Scand 1995;53:392- 396.
  • 7. Carbon fibers prevent fatique fracture and strengthen composite materials, but they have a dark color, which is undersirable esthetically. Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177. Uzun G, Hersek N, Tincer T. Effect of five woven fiber Reinforcements on the impact and transverse strenght of a denture base resin. J Prosthet Dent 1999;81:616-620. DeBoer J, Vermilyea SG, Brady RE. The effect of carbon fiber orientation on the fatigue resistance and bending properties of two denture resins. J Prosthet Dent 1984;51:119-121.
  • 8. Kevlar fibers made of an aromatic polyamide, are the evolution of nylon polyamide. Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
  • 9. They increase the impact strength of composite materials. However, they are also unesthetic, and hence, Their use is limited. Berrong JM, Weed RM, Young JM. Fracture resistance of Kevlar-reinforced poly(methyl methacrylate) resin: a preliminary study. Int J Prosthodont 1990;3:391-395.
  • 10. Vectran fibers are synthetic fibers of a new generation, made of aromatic polyesters. They show a good resistance to abrasion and impact Strength, but they are expensive and not easily wielded. Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
  • 11. Polyethylene fibers improve the impact strength, Modulus of elasticity, and flexural strength of composite materials. Unlike carbon and Kevlar fibers, polyethylene fibers are almost invisible in a resinous matrix and for these reasons, seem to be the most appropriate and esthetic strengtheners of composite materials. Uzun G, Hersek N, Tincer T. Effect of five woven fiber reinforcements on the impact and transverse strenght of a denture base resin. J Prosthet Dent 1999;81:616-620.
  • 12. Ribbond is a spectrum of 215 fibers with a very high molecular weight. First introduced to the,market in 1992, Ribbond consists of bondable, reinforced ultra-high-strength polyethylene fibers with a high elasticity coefficient (117 GPa) that makes them highly resistant to stretch and distortion and a high resistance to traction (3 GPa) that allows them to easily adapt to tooth morphology and dental-arch contours. Ganesh M, Tandon S. Versatility of ribbond in contemporary practice. Trends Biomater Artif Organs 2006;20:53-58. Karaman AI, Kir N, Belli S. Four applications of reinforced polyethylene fiber material in orthodontic practice. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2002;121:650-654.
  • 13.
  • 14. Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
  • 15. Ribbond fibers easily absorb water because of the “gas- plasma” treatment to which they are exposed. This treatment reduces the fibers’ superficial tension, ensuring a good chemical bond to composite materials. Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
  • 16. Ribbond is biocompatible, esthetic, translucent, practically colorless and disappears within the composite or acrylic without show-through. Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177. Ganesh M, Tandon S. Versatility of ribbond in contemporary practice. Trends Biomater Artif Organs 2006;20:53-58. Karaman AI, Kir N, Belli S. Four applications of reinforced polyethylene fiber material in orthodontic practice. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2002;121:650-654. Miller TE. A new material for periodontal splinting and ortodontic retention. Compendium 1993;14;800-812. Belli S, Ozer F. A simple method for single anterior tooth replacement. J Adhes Dent 2000;2:67-70.
  • 17. Ribbond fibers are also characterized by an impact strength five times higher than that of iron. Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
  • 18. Ribbond can be used in stabilizing traumatized teeth, restoring fractured teeth and creating a fixed partial denture and for direct-bonded endodontic posts and cores, orthodontic fixed lingual retainers and space maintainers. Vallittu PK, Sevelius C. Resin-bonded, glass fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial dentures: a clinical study. J Prosthet Dent 2000;84:413-418. Ahlstrand WM, Finger WJ. Direct and indirect fiber-reinforced fixed partial dentures: case reports. Quintessence Int 2002;33:359-365. Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
  • 19. 12. Karaman AI, Kir N, Belli S. Four applications of reinforced polyethylene fiber material in orthodontic practice. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2002;121:650-654. 13. Miller TE. A new material for periodontal splinting and orthodontic retention. Compendium 1993;14;800-812. 14. Belli S, Ozer F. A simple method for single anterior tooth replacement. J Adhes Dent 2000;2:67-70. 15. Hornbrook DS, Hastings JH. Use of bondable reinforcement fiber for post and core build-up in an endodontically treated tooth: maximizing strength and aesthetics. Prac Periodontics Aesthet Dent 1995;7:33-44.
  • 20. Kargul B, Caglar E, Kabalay U. Glass fiber-reinforced composite resin as fixed space maintainers in chidren: 12-month clinical follow-up. J Dent Child 2005;72:109-112. Kırzıoglu Z, Erturk MS. Success of reinforced fiber material space maintainers. J Dent Child 2004;71:158-162. Chan DC, Giannini M, Goes MF. Provisional anterior tooth replacement using nonimpregnated fiber and fiber-reinforced composite resin materials: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent 2006;95:344-348. Vallittu PK. Survival rates of resin-bonded, glass fiberreinforced composite fixed partial dentures with a mean follow-up of 42 months: a pilot study. J Prosthet Dent 2004;91:241-246.
  • 21. Shuman IE. Replacement of a tooth with fiber-reinforced direct bonded restoration. Gen Dent 2000; 48:314–318. Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Direct restoration of severely damaged incisors using short fiber-reinforced composite resin. J Dent 2007;35:731-736. Yildirim Oz G, Ataoglu H, Kir N, Karaman AI. An alternative method for splinting of traumatized teeth: case reports. Dent Traumatol 2006;22:345-349.
  • 22. Despite this versatility, there are few reports on the use of Ribbond in pediatric dentistry. Therefore, this case report aimed to present four different applications of Ribbond as an alternative procedure in pediatric dentistry.
  • 23. CASE REPORTS Case 1: Fixed space maintainer A 7-year-old girl was referred to the pediatric dental clinic with an extracted primary maxillary right second molar. According to the patient’s parents, the molar had been extracted one month earlier (Figure 1a).
  • 24. Figure 1 (A). Intraoral view of Case 1 before space maintainer application; (B). Occlusal view of the Ribbond fixed space maintainer.
  • 25. Following clinical and radiographic examinations, the decision was made to create a fixed-space maintainer using Ribbond (Ribbond Inc., Seattle, WA, USA).
  • 26. The length of the dental arch between the neighboring teeth (54-16) was measured (21 mm), and the required Length of 2-mm-wide Ribbond was cut with the special scissors supplied by the manufacturer to prevent unraveling. The Ribbond was wetted with Single Bond (3M/ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA) and protected from exposure to light until ready for use.
  • 27. The palatal surfaces of the abutment teeth were cleaned with a non-fluoridated pumice paste, etched with 37% phosphoric acid (Etch-37 with BAC, Bisco, USA), rinsed and dried. Single Bond and a flowable composite resin (Aelite Flo, Bisco, Inc., Schaumburg,USA) were applied to the enamel surfaces, the Ribbond was placed, and slight pressure was applied using a rounded instrument to create close contact during the curing process.
  • 28. The Ribbond was coated with flowable composite, the excess composite was removed, and the composite was cured for 20 s using an LED curing unit (Elipar Free Light II, 3M/ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA; light intensity:1000mV/cm2). The embrasures were shaped to facilitate good oral hygiene, and the composite was polished using a polishing disc (Figure 1b).
  • 29. Case 2: Fixed partial denture with a natural tooth pontic A 12-year-old girl was referred to the pediatric dental clinic with the chief complaint of having lost a permanent maxillary right lateral incisor. According to the parents, the tooth was jarred from its socket as the result of a sports accident six days earlier.
  • 30. Immediately following the injury, the tooth was wrapped in a paper towel. Following clinical and radiographic examinations, the decision was made to create a fixed partial denture reinforced with ribbond using the natural tooth as a pontic (Figure 2a).
  • 31. Figure 2 (A). Intraoral view of Case 2 at the first visit to the clinic; (B). Palatal view of polyethylene fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial denture; (C). Polyethylene fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial denture constructed with a natural tooth following anterior tooth trauma.
  • 32. The root of the tooth was removed below the cemento- enamel junction, and the coronal pulp chamber was cleaned and filled with a light-cured composite resin (Z250, 3M/ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA).
  • 33. The lingual surface of the crown was trimmed and polished. Following completion of etching and bonding procedures, a thin layer of flowable composite resin was applied (without curing) to the lingual and interproximal surfaces of the abutment teeth, a length of 2-mmwide ribbond was placed on the lingual surface of the teeth, and slight pressure was applied with a hand instrument to create close contact at the interproximal area.
  • 34. The excess resin composite was removed, and the Ribbond was light-cured for 20 s. The lingual surface of the pontic was then prepared for bonding. A thin layer of flowable composite was applied to the natural tooth pontic,which was placed in the desired position on the Ribbond and cured for 20 s (Figure 2b). The patient’s occlusion was checked for premature contacts, and the resin composite was polished using a polishing disc (Figure 2c).
  • 35.
  • 36. Case 3: Endodontic post and core A 10-year-old girl was referred to the pediatric dental clinic with a complaint of dental caries. Intraoral and radiographic examination revealed Hypoplasia of the mandibular left second premolar (Figure 3a,b).
  • 37. Figure 3 (A). Intraoral view of a hypoplasic mandibular left second premolar; (B). Radiographic appearance of hypoplasic mandibular left second premolar; (C). View of Case 3 after Ribbond has been inserted into the root canal; (D). Occlusal view of Case 3 after completion of Ribbond-composite endodontic post and core; (E). Final radiographic appearance of hypoplasic mandibular left second premolar.
  • 38. Treatment plan was developed that aimed to avoid any future malocclusion by maintaining the mandibular left second premolar for as long as possible, after which time an implant replacement would be inserted.
  • 39. Due to extensive damage to the tooth structure, the decision Was made to restore the mandibular left second premolar tooth using an endodontic post. The endodontic procedure was performed, and the root canal was obturated using gutta-percha (Spident, SPI Dental Mfg. Inc, Korea) and Seal Apex sealer (Kerr, Italia). The post hole was shaped using Gates Glidden drills (Roydent, West Palm Beach, FL), cleaned with 5% sodium hypochlorite and dried.
  • 40. The depth of the post space was measured using a periodontal probe, and two lengths of 3-mm-wide ribbond were cut, each measuring twice the depth of the post space and 3-4 times the height of the core build-up. The root canal wall was etched for 15 s, washed for 30 s and then gently air-dried. Excess water was removed from the post space using paper points (Spident, SPI Dental Mfg. Inc, Korea).
  • 41. The adhesive system (Ed Primer II A&B) was applied using a microbrush in 2 consecutive coats and gently air-dried to evaporate the solvent. The Ribbond was wetted using a bonding agent, folded in a V-shape and coated with dual-curing resin cement (Panavia, Kuraray Medical Inc., Japan).
  • 42. The first piece of ribbon was then placed in the post space in a facial-lingual direction, and a second length of ribbon was placed inside the first piece at a right angle (Figure 3c).  Excess resin cement was removed, and the cement was cured for 20s.
  • 43. The restorative procedure was completed by building up the tooth using Z250 composite resin (Figure 3d,e).
  • 44. Case 4: Splint traumatized teeth An 11-year-old girl was referred to the pediatric dental clinic two hours after a traumatic injury resulting from a sports accident. Clinical examination revealed subluxation and moderate mobility of the permanent maxillary central incisors. The decision was made to splint the primary canine and canine teeth for patient comfort using a 2-mm-wide strip of Ribbond.
  • 45. The labial surfaces of the teeth were etched, rinsed and dried, and Single Bond was applied. To insure semi-rigidity, the interproximal region was not etched or bonded. After applying a flowable composite to the enamel surfaces, the Ribbond was pressed through the composite against the teeth and cured.
  • 46. The Ribbond was then coated with additional flowable composite and cured again for 20 s (Figure 4a). Two weeks later, the Ribbond splint at the interproximals was cut with a diamond bur. Then, the splint was removed from the abutment by sliding a scalpel blade between the Ribbond and the teeth on the most distal end.
  • 47. Figure 4. Frontal view of Case 4 after stabilization with a Ribbond- composite splint; (B). Frontal view of Case 4 after healing.
  • 48. The remaining adhesive was removed with a tungsten carbide bur (Komet H284; Brasseler Co., Lemgo, Germany) in a lowspeed handpiece under coolant water and surfaces were polished with disks (Figure 4b).
  • 49. DISCUSSION Not only do polyethylene fibers improve the impact and flexural strength and the modulus of elasticity of composite materials, they are barely visible within the resin matrix. Vitale MC, Caprioglio C, Martignone A, Marchesi U, Botticelli AR. Combined technique with polyethlene fibers and composite resins in restoration of traumatized anterior teeth. Dent Traumatol 2004;20:172-177.
  • 50. For these reasons, polyethylene fibers appear to be the most appropriate and esthetic strengtheners of Composite materials. Uzun G, Hersek N, Tincer T. Effect of five woven fiber Reinforcements on the impact and transverse strenght of a denture base resin. J Prosthet Dent 1999;81:616-620. Samadzadeh A, Kugel G. Fracture strengths of provisional restorations reinforced with plasma-treated woven polyethylene fiber. J Prosthet Dent 1997;78:447-449.
  • 51. This article presents 4 different applications of the polyethylene fiber Ribbond in pediatric dentistry.
  • 52. Space maintainer Various types of space maintainers can be used to avoid malocclusion as a result of premature loss of primary teeth. Removable appliances may be broken or lost, and they provide inadequate treatment results if not worn as prescribed. Kargul B, Caglar E, Kabalay U. Glass fiber-reinforced composite resin as fixed space maintainers in chidren: 12-month clinical follow-up. J Dent Child 2005;72:109-112.
  • 53. Properly designed, fixed appliances are not only less of a nuisance to the child patient than removable appliances, they are also less damaging to oral tissue. Qudeimat MA, Fayle SA. The longevity of space maintainers: a retrospective study. Pediatr Dent 1998;20:267-272.
  • 54. Polyethylene fiber-reinforced composite used as a fixed space maintainer offers many advantages. FRC has an esthetic appearance, is easily manipulated, can be quickly inserted in a single-visit procedure that requires no laboratory services, poses no risk of damage to abutment teeth and is easy to clean. Kargul B, Caglar E, Kabalay U. Glass fiber-reinforced composite resin as fixed space maintainers in chidren: 12-month clinical follow-up. J Dent Child 2005;72:109-112. Kırzıoglu Z, Erturk MS. Success of reinforced fiber material space maintainers. J Dent Child 2004;71:158-162.
  • 55. Fixed partial denture The loss of maxillary incisors in childhood has always been problematic, requiring immediate attention to restore both esthetics and function. Chan DC, Giannini M, Goes MF. Provisional anterior tooth replacement using nonimpregnated fiber and fiber-reinforced composite resin materials: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent 2006;95:344-348.
  • 56. An FRC prosthesis can be used for fixed tooth replacement following traumatic tooth loss in pediatric and adolescent patients. It is a more conservative treatment option than conventional fixed partial dentures and can be more cost-effective than other types of metal-free tooth replacements. Vallittu PK. Survival rates of resin-bonded, glass fiberreinforced composite fixed partial dentures with a mean follow-up of 42 months: a pilot study. J Prosthet Dent 2004;91:241-246. Shuman IE. Replacement of a tooth with fiber-reinforced direct bonded restoration. Gen Dent 2000; 48:314–318.
  • 57. A preliminary retrospective clinical study by Piovesan et al suggested that polyethylene FRC fixed partial dentures (FPDs) could be a functional and esthetic alternative to replace a lost tooth. Piovesan EM, Demarco FF, Piva E. Fiber-reinforced fixed partial dentures: a preliminary retrospective clinical study. J Appl Oral Sci 2006;14:100-104.
  • 58. Unlu and Belli concluded that polyethylene FRC FPDs functioned adequately during a mean clinical follow-up time of 3 years. Unlu N, Belli S. Three-year clinical evaluation of fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial dentures using prefabricated pontics. J Adhes Dent 2006;8:183-188.
  • 59. In another report, a functional survival rate of 95% after a follow-up period of 4.3 years was described. Freilich MA, Meiers JC, Duncan JP, Eckrote KA, Goldberg AJ. Clinical evaluation of fiber-reinforced fixed bridges. J Am Dent Assoc 2002;133:1524-1534. Also, for the child patients, this treatment could be considered as an interim treatment that can provide acceptable function and esthetics by replacing missing teeth and tissues until a definitive restoration can be performed.
  • 60. The patient’s natural tooth, an acrylic tooth, or composite resin can be used as a pontic. In the case reported here, good esthetics, availability, short working time and the possibility of direct chairside application dictated the use of the patient’s natural tooth as the pontic.
  • 61. Endodontic post and core Developmental tooth hypoplasia represents a challenge to the dentist due to the difficulties involved in tooth restoration. Due to insufficient tooth structure, an endodontic post and core may be necessary to provide support to the restoration.
  • 62. Various types of FRC posts have recently come into widespread use as an alternative to cast or prefabricated metal posts in the restoration of endodontically treated teeth. Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Direct restoration of severely damaged incisors using short fiber-reinforced composite resin. J Dent 2007;35:731-736.
  • 63. Grandini et al suggested that restoration of endodontically treated teeth with fiber post and direct resin composites is a treatment option, that in the short term conserves remaining tooth structure and results in good patient compliance. Grandini S, Goracci C, Tay FR, Grandini R, Ferrari M. Clinical evaluation of the use of fiber posts and direct resin restorations for endodontically treated teeth. Int J Prosthodont 2005;18:399-404.
  • 64. In the case reported here, Ribbond was chosen for its esthetic properties and because its application required no additional tooth preparation.
  • 65. Splint Dental splinting is frequently needed following traumatic injury to stabilize subluxated, luxated, avulsed, or root-fractured teeth. Yildirim Oz G, Ataoglu H, Kir N, Karaman AI. An alternative method for splinting of traumatized teeth: case reports. Dent Traumatol 2006;22:345-349.
  • 66. Many different types of splinting techniques have been described in the literature. Ebeleseder KA, Glockner K, Pertl C, Städtler P. Splints made of wire and composite: an investigation of lateral tooth mobility in vivo. Endod Dent Traumatol 1995;11:288- 293. von Arx T, Filippi A, Lussi A. Comparison of a new dental trauma splint device (TTS) with three commonly used splinting techniques. Dent Traumatol 2001;17:266-274.
  • 67. Ribbond can be used in the treatment of multiple displaced teeth. A Ribbond splint is esthetic, thin, smooth and non- Irritating to the lip. This material is expensive and this is Ribbond’s disadvantage.
  • 68. CONCLUSIONS Ribbond can be used as an alternative to conventional treatment in pediatric dentistry. However, long-term clinical studies are needed to evaluate the effects of prolonged use of Ribbond in pediatric dentistry.
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