Objective       To evaluate the effects of fiber-reinforced composite resin (FCR) for labial splinting in upper anterior teeth transitional repair after implant in clinical practice.       Methods        Fiber reinforcement for labial splinting were manufactured with everStick NET giant of fibers

composite resin and stock plastic teeth. The splinting were applied in 35 cases after implant

24 cases missing 1 tooth and 11 cases missing 2 teeth in our department from May 2011 to July 2013. Removable partial denture (RPD) was used before implant. After 3 to 6 months

the c

linical effects of the splinting

the comprehensive score for beauty

comfort

convenience

chewing function

the dental plaque index and the height of gingival papilla of adjacent teeth were evaluated respectively.       Results        At 3 months of follow-up

33 (94.3%) splints had no sign of fracture or surface defect

and 2 (5.7%) were broken. In 35 cases

16 patients completed the repair in 3 months

and 19 patients  had to prolong the observation for another 3 months due to intra-operative bone augmentation. At 6 month follow-up

16 (84.2%) splints out of 19 had no sign of fracture

surface defects or pigmentation

and 3 (15.8%) were debonded. Compared with the RPD

patients were more satisfied with the labial splinting in aspects of beauty

comfort

convenience

and chewing function (

P

0.05). The plaque index and gingival papilla height of adjacent teeth showed no significant difference at before

and in 1 and 3 months after application (

P

0.05).       Conclusion       The fiber reinforcement for labial splinting has the advantages of simplicity

non-invasion

reliability

satisfying to application

has no effect on plaque index and gingival papilla height of adjacent teeth and gum

and meets the requirements of patients with various occlusion situation. So

the FCR is worth of recommending in clinical practice.