Summary – What is a Peripheral Rim Fracture (PRF)?
If a traditional cavity is prepared with an isthmus width >2 mm, the tooth is no longer connected in a biomimetic way. The tooth can flex in a range of around 200 microns which results in stress concentration. Fracture resistance decreases and the marginal ridges are more likely to crack, leading to Peripheral Rim Fractures (PRF).
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Learn More…
To learn more about Peripheral Rim Fractures in relation to structural compromises and micromovements, see Lesson 2 of the Six Lessons Approach to Biomimetic Dentistry below.
