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Experiences with resin-bonded bridges and splints--a retrospective study
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
|May 1, 1987
Summary
Resin-bonded bridges show high initial success rates for restoring teeth lost to congenital anodontia, caries, or trauma. While splints had lower success, many dislodged bridges were successfully reattached.
Area of Science:
- Dental Prosthetics
- Restorative Dentistry
- Clinical Dentistry
Background:
- Resin-bonded bridges and splints are used to replace missing teeth.
- Indications include congenital anodontia, tooth loss from caries, and trauma.
- Various retention principles and composite materials are employed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the initial clinical experiences with resin-bonded bridges and splints.
- To assess the survival rates and reattachment success of these restorations.
Main Methods:
- A joint evaluation of 496 resin-bonded bridges and splints.
- Compilation of initial experiences from seventeen clinicians.
- Follow-up assessments at 3, 6, 12, and 18 months.
Main Results:
- High survival rate for resin-bonded bridges: 95% at 3 months, 91% at 6 months, 81.5% at 1 year, and 73% at 1.5 years.
- 75% of dislodged bridges were successfully reattached.
- Splints demonstrated a significantly lower success rate compared to bridges.
Conclusions:
- Resin-bonded bridges offer a favorable prognosis, especially for congenital anodontia and teeth lost to caries or trauma.
- Successful reattachment is possible for a significant proportion of dislodged bridges.
- Resin-bonded splints appear to have a less favorable outcome than bridges.