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Clinical factors affecting adhesive fixed partial dentures: a 6-year study

P Rammelsberg1, P Pospiech, W Gernet

  • 1University of Munich School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Germany.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Retentive tooth preparation significantly improves the longevity of adhesive fixed partial dentures, reducing failure risk by 20 times. Metal conditioning with silane coating also greatly enhances survival rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Prosthodontics
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Adhesive fixed partial dentures (AFPDs) offer a minimally invasive approach to tooth replacement.
  • Long-term clinical performance of AFPDs is influenced by various factors, including preparation design and material surface treatments.
  • Understanding failure modes is crucial for improving AFPD longevity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the 6-year survival rate of 141 AFPDs.
  • To investigate the impact of intraoral location, tooth preparation techniques, and metal conditioning methods on AFPD survival.
  • To identify key factors contributing to AFPD failure.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-year longitudinal study involving 141 AFPD placements.
  • Assessment of survival rates based on location (anterior/posterior, maxilla/mandible) and preparation (retentive/less invasive).

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  • Evaluation of four metal conditioning methods: sandblasting, electrolytic etching, pyrolytic, and tribochemical silane coating.

    • Main Results:

    • Failures (23 of 24) primarily occurred due to loss of adhesion at the metal-cement interface.
    • Retentive tooth preparation reduced the failure risk significantly (by approximately 20 times).
    • Silane coating demonstrated a highly positive effect on AFPD longevity, exceeding the performance of successful retainers.

    Conclusions:

    • Retentive preparation is a critical factor for enhancing the clinical success of AFPDs.
    • Advanced metal conditioning techniques, particularly silane coating, substantially improve the durability and survival of AFPDs.
    • Addressing the metal-cement interface is paramount for preventing adhesive failures in AFPDs.