[Cross-sectional study on the prevalence of prosthodontic reconstructions in young men]

The prevalence of prosthetic reconstructions among 1534 German recruits (mean age 21.8 years) was evaluated. Of the total number of single crowns (n = 552), 72% were found in the upper jaw. Forty-one per cent of the crowns were situated in the upper incisor region. Four per cent of the probands received mostly three-unit-bridges and 0.9% removable partial dentures. In 3.7% of the cases all missing molars of a quadrant were not prosthetically replaced. The number of single crowns and bridges was not associated with the final school education, which in its term is closely associated with the social stratum. Between the level of school education and the need of prosthetic treatment a highly significant association was found.