Table 1 Advantages and disadvantages of the therapeutic alternatives in AI dental treatment
Advantages | Inconveniences | References | |
|---|---|---|---|
Fixed Prosthodontics | Aesthetics Occlusion Mechanical properties | Invasive Long treatment Tooth vitality Cost | Robinson et al., 2006 [32] Gisler et al., 2010 [30] Chan et al., 2011 [28] Ramos et al., 2011 [31] |
Removable Prosthodontics | Fast Occlusion Cost effective | Transitory Hygiene Retention issues | Zarati et al., 2009 [33] |
Resin Based Composites - Direct Restoration | Correct aesthetics Non invasive Cost effective | Mechanical properties Longevity? Occlusion regulation | Sockalingam S, 2011 [44] |
Resin Based Composites-Indirect Restoration | Minimally Invasive Aesthetics (stratification, opacity) Mechanical properties Easy to repair Bite set up on simulator | Durability? Wear | Manhart J et al., 2000 [45] Koyuturk AE et al., 2013 [46] |
Resin Based Composites-Indirect Restoration CAD-CAM | Same as above Possibility to use new polymer infiltrated ceramic network materials single office appointment | Same as above Steep Learning curve Occlusion | Fasbinder DJ, 2006 [47] Schlichting LH1 et al., 2011 [48] |