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Replacement Of Two Failed Indirect Restorations With Direct Bonded Restorations Using Minimally Invasive Strategy, Citra Kusumasari, Takashi Hatayama, Yasushi Shimada

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Deciding on what treatment (repair or replacement) to provide for a failed indirect restoration can be challenging. Notably, the strength of the residual tooth structure could be improved after replacing the failed indirect restoration using a minimally invasive strategy. Objective: To describe the use of a minimally invasive strategy for the successful clinical replacement of two failed indirect metal restorations with direct composite restorations and the attainment of bonded restoration. Case Report: Case 1. A 52-year-old male patient came to the dental hospital complaining of discomfort when drinking cold beverages and food impaction on the proximal area of the upper …