Resumen

FRAXINO BINDO, Marcio José et al. Técnica Indirecta Para Reparación De Prótesis Parcial Fija Metal-Porcelana Relato Del Caso. Acta odontol. venez [online]. 2010, vol.48, n.1, pp.164-169. ISSN 0001-6365.

Due the excellent esthetic and biocompatibility, metal ceramic restrations are frequently used at clinical daily practice. In sipte of the ceramic mechanical properties evolution, there are extensive cases that the primary indication are metalceramic crowns. Ahead of the possible fractures of these prosthesis, that happen from the 5 to 10% in 10 years of use, there are option to repair it, diminishing cost and chair time. When the failure expose the metal portion it indicates a indirect repair wich consist in manufacturing of a overlay, cemented on region that was previosly prepared, from a work cast. The aim of this study was demonstrate a indirect repair technique of fixed partial dentures using a metalceramic overlay

Palabras clave : Metal-ceramic restorations; Fixed partial dentures repair.