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[Putting to the proof three-unit bonded bridges in practice].
Deutsche Zahnarztliche Zeitschrift
|November 1, 1989
Summary
This study evaluated bonded bridges, finding a 10% failure rate after 45 months. The expanded concept integrating cavities, advanced age placement, and crowns offers successful alternatives in acid-etched cast prosthodontics.
Area of Science:
- Dental prosthodontics
- Materials science in dentistry
Context:
- Evaluation of control data from 52 three-unit bonded bridges.
- Assessing the clinical utility of an expanded treatment concept in prosthodontics.
Purpose:
- To verify the clinical value of an expanded treatment concept for bonded bridges.
- To analyze failure rates and success factors in acid-etched cast prosthodontics.
Summary:
- The expanded concept includes integrating cavities into retainer design, placing bonded bridges in older patients or posterior areas, and combining them with crowns.
- A 10% failure rate (5 loose retainers) was observed after a 45-month follow-up period.
- Results indicate successful treatment alternatives within acid-etched cast prosthodontics.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the viability of an expanded treatment concept for bonded bridges.
- Provides evidence for successful prosthetic alternatives in specific clinical scenarios.
- Contributes to understanding long-term outcomes in restorative dentistry.