Influence of bruxism on survival of porcelain laminate veneers
- María Granell Ruiz
- Rubén Agustín Panadero
- Antonio Fons Font
- Juan Luis Román Rodríguez
- María Fernanda Solá Ruiz
ISSN: 1698-6946
Año de publicación: 2014
Volumen: 19
Número: 5
Páginas: 426-432
Tipo: Artículo
Otras publicaciones en: Medicina oral, patología oral y cirugía bucal. Ed. inglesa
Resumen
Objectives: This study aims to determine whether bruxism and the use of occlusal splints affect the survival of porcelain laminate veneers in patients treated with this technique. Material and Methods: Restorations were made in 70 patients, including 30 patients with some type of parafunc - tional habit. A total of 323 veneers were placed, 170 in patients with bruxism activity, and the remaining 153 in patients without it. A clinical examination determined the presence or absence of ceramic failure (cracks, frac - tures and debonding) of the restorations; these incidents were analyzed for association with bruxism and the use of splints. Results: Analysis of the ceramic failures showed that of the 13 fractures and 29 debonding that were present in our study, 8 fractures and 22 debonding were related to the presence of bruxism. Conclusions: Porcelain laminate veneers are a predictable treatment option that provides excellent results, rec - ognizing a higher risk of failure in patients with bruxism activity. The use of occlusal splints reduces the risk of fractures.