Fractured porcelain does not always require complete replacement of the restoration. With appropriate case selection, isolation, surface preparation and adhesive technique, a localized composite repair can provide a conservative chairside solution.
A 34-year-old patient with a failing central incisor, treated with immediate implant placement and a provisional that shaped the soft tissue over four months.
Irradiance, radiant exposure and the depth of cure are three different numbers, and a curing light that is strong on paper can still leave the bottom of a restoration soft.