RESIN-BONDED FIXED PARTIAL DENTURES - A REVIEW OF 3 DECADES OF PROGRESS

Authors
IMBERY TA ESHELMAN EG
Citation
Ta. Imbery et Eg. Eshelman, RESIN-BONDED FIXED PARTIAL DENTURES - A REVIEW OF 3 DECADES OF PROGRESS, The Journal of the American Dental Association, 127(12), 1996, pp. 1751-1760
Citations number
115
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
The Journal of the American Dental Association → ACNP
ISSN journal
00028177
Volume
127
Issue
12
Year of publication
1996
Pages
1751 - 1760
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-8177(1996)127:12<1751:RFPD-A>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
The resin-bonded fixed partial denture has undergone significant chang es in design, materials and tooth preparation since its development in 1973. The selection of resin cement and micromechanical retention hav e closely paralled alloy-resin-bonding research. Despite impressive in vitro research results, only 74 percent of the prostheses are still f unctional at the end of four years. Understanding the limitations, ind ications and design of resin-bonded fixed partial dentures will result In improved longevity and patient satisfaction.