ReviewJournal of functional biomaterials2025
Revolutionizing Restorative Dentistry: The Role of Polyethylene Fiber in Biomimetic Dentin Reinforcement-Insights from In Vitro Research.
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10 citing papers in PubMed.
- Evaluation of fracture resistance of class V premolar restorations reinforced with Ribbond and InFibra fibers using two placement techniques: an in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Technique-dependent differences in internal adaptation, porosity and degree of conversion of short fibre-reinforced composite restorations in deep MOD cavities.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Effect of incorporating long polyethylene fibers in resin composite on polymerization shrinkage strain and degree of monomer conversion (An In-vitro Study).BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Stress distribution in Class I composite restorations with polyethylene fiber wallpapering under different occlusal loads: A three-dimensional finite element analysis.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026Article
- Biomimetic rehabilitation of a structurally compromised endodontically treated tooth using deep margin elevation and polyethylene fiber-reinforced post and core: a case report.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the Fracture Behavior of Severely Damaged Endodontically Treated Anterior Teeth with Different Core Systems.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2025Review
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- The Impact of Different Fiber Placement Techniques on the Fracture Resistance of Premolars Restored with Direct Resin Composite, In Vitro Study.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Article
- Microleakage in fiber-reinforced versus conventional composite restorations.Dental research journal · 2025Article
- Assessment of biomimetic materials in strengthening root canal-treated teeth during orthodontic intrusion or extrusion.Bioinformation · 2025Article
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Abstract
Recent advancements in biomimetic dentistry have introduced innovative materials designed to better simulate natural dentin. One such material is Ribbond
methodsA search was conducted in the PubMed database until March 2024. The authors selected in vitro studies that studied long polyethylene fiber as a dentin reinforcement.
resultsFrom 247 potentially relevant articles, eighteen studies were included in the review. A detailed analysis of the reviewed literature was summarized into three principal sections involving the use of long polyethylene fiber in restorative dentistry.
conclusionsLong polyethylene fibers improve fracture resistance and promote favorable fracture modes, helping to mitigate the shrinkage forces in composite restorations. However, their clinical significance over traditional cusp coverage is unclear.
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