Fiber-reinforced composite fixed dental prostheses: A 4-year prospective clinical trial evaluating survival, quality, and effects on surrounding periodontal tissues

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Diana WolffCornelia Frese

Abstract

Although fiber-reinforced composite fixed dental prostheses (FRC FDPs) are a reliable treatment option for the restoration of single missing teeth, comparatively few prospective clinical trials (PCT) exist. The purpose of this PCT was to evaluate the survival, quality outcome, and effect of FRC FDPs on periodontal health over 4 years. Twenty-six consecutive patients (16 men, 10 women) receiving FRC FDPs with preimpregnated unidirectional fiber reinforcement were included in the trial. Eighteen FRC FDPs were placed in the maxilla and 8 in the mandible. Data from baseline, 12-, 36-, and 48-months of follow-up were recorded, and the prostheses were classified as "success," "survival," or "failure." Periodontal parameters (probing depth, clinical attachment level, plaque index, and bleeding index were assessed, and the quality was rated according to modified United States Public Health Service (USPHS)/Ryge or World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria. Functional survival at 4 years was 73.5% (95% confidence interval [CI], 52.9-87.3) with 17 FRC FDPs still functioning. Twelve of these were classified as "success" and 5 as "survival." Overall survival was 53.0% (95% CI, 30.4-74.4). Six FRC FPDs failed completely. Periodontal parameters ...Continue Reading

Citations

Apr 11, 2020·Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry : Official Publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et Al.]·Christina Psarri, Stefanos Kourtis
May 1, 2018·Acta Biomaterialia Odontologica Scandinavica·Pekka K Vallittu
Jun 1, 2018·BioMed Research International·Ali Riza Tuncdemir, Mehmet Esad Güven

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