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ReviewBiomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

A Comprehensive Review of Treatment Plans for Marginal Enamel Fractures in Anterior Teeth.

Riccardo Favero, Alessandro Scattolin, Martina Barone, Giampaolo Drago, Rim Bourgi, Vincenzo Tosco, Riccardo Monterubbianesi, Angelo Putignano

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Review in Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Riccardo FaveroDepartment of Neurosciences, Università degli Studi di Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy.
Alessandro ScattolinDepartment of Neurosciences, Università degli Studi di Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy.
Martina BaroneDepartment of Neurosciences, Università degli Studi di Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy.
Giampaolo DragoDepartment of Neurosciences, Università degli Studi di Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy.
Rim BourgiDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut 1107 2180, Lebanon.ORCID 0000-0002-8003-2664
Vincenzo ToscoDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3378-3844
Riccardo MonterubbianesiDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3419-665X
Angelo PutignanoDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Marginal enamel fractures (MEF) are a common clinical concern in dentistry, particularly in anterior teeth. These fractures occur at the enamel margins and their etiopathogenesis involves a complex interplay of mechanical, chemical, and biological factors. The ongoing research focuses on an overview of MEF to improve the knowledge about this condition. Understanding the multifaceted nature of MEF is crucial for devising effective preventive and therapeutic strategies in contemporary restorative dentistry. Indeed, mechanical stresses, such as occlusal forces and parafunctional habits are primary contributors for MEF. Additionally, it can happen at the enamel-restoration interface due to expansion and contraction of restorative materials. Chemical degradation, including acid erosion and the breakdown of adhesive bonds, further exacerbates the vulnerability of enamel. Biological factors, such as enamel composition and the presence of micro-cracks also play a role in the development of MEF. Clinical management of MEF involves subtractive or additive techniques, repairing or replacing the compromised tooth structure using techniques to ensure the integration with the natural enamel.

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anterior marginal enamel fracturesfracturesoperative dentistryrestorative dentistry

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PMID39727774
PMCPMC11727153

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