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Prospective study on metal ceramic crowns in private practice settings: 20-year results
Bernd Reitemeier1, Kristina Hänsel1, Ursula Range2
1Department of Prosthodontics, Technische Universität Dresden, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany.
Clinical Oral Investigations
|September 14, 2018
Summary
Posterior metal ceramic crowns demonstrate high long-term survival and success rates over 20 years, proving reliable for dental restorations in private practice settings.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Prosthodontics
- Clinical Dentistry
Background:
- Posterior metal ceramic crowns are a common dental restoration.
- Long-term clinical performance data is essential for treatment evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the 20-year clinical performance of posterior metal ceramic crowns.
- To gather long-term data on survival and technical success rates.
Main Methods:
- Prospective practice-based study involving 10 private practitioners.
- Two groups: single crowns (190) and retainer crowns (276).
- Follow-up period of 20 years.
Main Results:
- 20-year survival rates: 78.8% (single crowns) and 67.8% (retainer crowns).
- 20-year technical success rates: 74.2% (single crowns) and 62.9% (retainer crowns).
- Veneering ceramic defects were frequent but rarely led to crown loss.
Conclusions:
- Posterior metal ceramic crowns exhibit high survival and success rates over 20 years.
- These restorations are a reliable treatment option in private practice.
- Long-term data supports the continued use of metal ceramic crowns.
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