Fiber reinforcement in dentistry: A novel concept

The use of fibre reinforced composites has become a day to day practice in clinical dental practice which has made life easier for the dentist at the same time helping him provide quality care to the patients. Fiber reinforced composite structure comprises of a binder phase and a fiber reinforcing phase which have been employed in various engineering applications like body material of Ferrari and aeroplanes because of their very high strength-to-weight ratio i.e. they are light weighted. FRC substitute metallic restoration, periodontal splints, fixed partial dentures, endodontic post, orthodontic retainers and other esthetic procedures.