88 Results Found

This study was conducted as a means to evaluate the stress distribution patterns of anterior ceramic resin-bonded fixed partial dentures derived from different materials and numerous connector designs that had various loading conditions imposed onto...

The aim of this study was to investigate the load to fracture and fracture pattern of prosthetic frameworks for tooth-supported fixed partial dentures (FPDs) fabricated with different subtractive computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing...

In this study, an approach for automated parametric remodelling of the connector cross-sectional area in a CAD model of a given fixed partial denture (FPD) geometry was developed and then applied to a 4-unit FPD. The remodelling algorithm was impleme...

Background/Objectives: Fixed partial dentures (FPD) are intended to restore the impaired functions of the dento-maxillary system (DMS) following the onset of partial edentulism. The objectives of this study were to determine the association of risk f...

The literature presents insufficient data evaluating the displacement and micromotion effects resulting from the combined use of tooth-implant connections in fixed partial dentures. Analyzing the biomechanical behavior of tooth-implant fixed partial...

Objectives: Zirconia (Y-TZP) ceramics are considered as posterior fixed partial denture (FPD) materials; however, their applications are limited due to chipping. The use of monolithic lithium disilicate (LiDi) glass ceramics in posterior FPDs can be...

Background: This study aimed to develop an algorithm for modelling tooth–tooth or implant–implant support configurations for a given 4-unit fixed partial denture (FPD). Methods: The algorithm was implemented in Rhinoceros/Grasshopper to a...

Rehabilitation with dental implants is not always possible due to the lack of bone quality or quantity, in many cases due to bone atrophy or the morbidity of regenerative treatments. We find ourselves in situations of performing dental prostheses wit...

Background: Limited data are available regarding the mechanical performance of 3D-printed fixed partial dentures (FPDs) fabricated from different materials and connector geometries. The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of...

The introduction of new digital technologies represents an important advance to fabricate metal–ceramic restorations. However, few studies have evaluated the influence of these technologies on the fit of the restorations. The aim of this study was to...

The IPS e.max system by Ivoclar Vivadent, offering a variety of products and indications, is widely used for all-ceramic restorations. We analyzed the clinical track record of these products in daily clinical practice, associating their restorative s...

This study aimed to evaluate the biomechanical behavior of Morse taper implants using different abutments (CMN abutment [(CMN Group] and miniconical abutments [MC Group]), indicated to support a screw-retained 3-unit fixed partial denture. For the in...

The metal-ceramic fixed partial prosthesis is the golden standard for posterior tooth restorations. Following the demands of patients and clinicians for metal-free restorations, all-ceramic materials were developed as they offer an adequate alternati...

This study was performed as an adjunct to an existing clinical study to validate the effect of veneer: framework thickness ratio on stress distribution in an implant-supported all-ceramic fixed partial denture. Two commercially available titanium den...

Background: CAD/CAM systems enable the production of fixed partial dentures with small and reproducible internal and marginal gaps. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility of the marginal and internal adaptations of fou...

Background: The present article describes a step-by-step maximally digitalized workflow protocol with computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in partial-arch edentulous patients rehabilitated with fixed dental prostheses and...

Background and Objectives: Oral rehabilitation seeks to enhance mastication, a vital component of oral function that is compromised by tooth loss. This study aimed to assess the degree of improvement of masticatory performance in partially edentulous...

Fabrication of a clinically successful dental prosthesis requires clear and effective communication between dentists and dental technicians. Adequate completion of work authorization by dentists provides a means for increased professional quality ass...

Background: Fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs) have emerged as transformative materials in restorative dentistry, particularly for managing partial edentulism through fixed partial dentures (FPDs). Their superior aesthetic, mechanical, and adhesive p...

Background/Objectives: Conservative options for single-tooth replacements in the anterior region include all-ceramic one-retainer resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) and three-unit fixed partial dentures (FPDs). Methods: This systematic rev...

This paper reviews the literature regarding possible complications, complication-free survival, and overall survival of fixed dental prostheses that use both implants and natural teeth as abutments. The paper also provides clinical guidelines for tre...

When taking the final impression for a three-unit fixed partial denture (FPD), the intaglio surface of the pontic of provisional restoration cannot be transferred accurately to that of definitive restoration. The intra- and extra-oral scanning (IEOS)...

Objective: Evaluation of the success and/or survival rates of resin-bonded fixed partial dentures (RBFPDs) reported in the scientific literature with a minimum average observation time of five years. Materials and Methods: Search conducted in Pubmed,...

High-performance polymeric materials have been used in computer-assisted design/ computer-assisted milling (CAD/CAM) dental restorative treatments due to their favorable esthetics as well as their mechanical and biological properties. Biocompatible p...

The goals of this research were to determine the influence of several factors on implants’ biological and technical complications in posterior fixed implant prosthetic therapy. Materials and methods: The study group consisted of 67 edentulous p...

Cytomorphometry is used in the sampling of biological materials and diagnostic procedures. The use of cytological studies in periodontal diseases is not well described in the literature. Our study aimed to quantitatively assess the inflammation dynam...

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different manufacturing techniques and thermal aging on the fracture resistance of provisional crowns and fixed partial dentures. Methods: A total of 60 provisional crowns and 60 provisional fixed partial de...

Impression technique is one of the factors affecting restoration fit accuracy, which is a major aspect influencing its survival. The purpose of this study is to compare, in vivo, the effect of two commonly used Vinyl Polysiloxane (VPS) impression tec...

Laser, an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, is a powerful tool with diverse applications in modern dentistry. It emits monochromatic, coherent light resulting from photon-induced chain reactions. Available dental la...

Background: This study evaluated the effect of interim restorative materials (acrylic resin (AR), resin composite (RC) or polyetheretherketone (PEEK) for dental computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)) on the stress distribution...

Two critical factors that influence the accuracy of an impression include the proper manipulation of the impression materials and the technique used to make the impression. The purpose of this study was to clinically evaluate the effect of different...

Choosing an appropriate prosthetic material for the superstructure of an implant-supported or tooth-implant supported fixed partial denture (FPD) is crucial for the success of the prostheses. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of p...

Background: Modern zirconia blanks for the fabrication of dental CAD/CAM restorations provide a layer structure with color and strength transitions. Variation in the yttria content has a particular effect on the characteristics of the materials. The...

Dental composites reinforced with glass fibers have a low tensile modulus and relatively low fatigue resistance. The aim of the study was to analyze the fatigue properties of a dental composite reinforced with polyaramide fibers under the influence o...

Debonding of zirconia cantilevered resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) remains the main treatment complication, therefore, the present in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effect of different surface pretreatments on the bonding of zirconia...

The aim of this study was to compare the clinical properties of tooth-colored computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) materials for the fabrication of a 3-unit fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) in the same clinical scenario. A 53-ye...

The aim of the present investigation is to evaluate the implant therapy outcomes over a period of 5 years and to analyze several patient risk factors influencing the stability of the peri-implant tissues. Seventy-eight patients were consecutively tre...

Background: Resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) have become an increasingly popular minimally invasive solution for replacing missing anterior teeth. However, their long-term success is influenced by factors such as bridge design and materi...

Periodontal health plays an important role in the longevity of prosthodontic restorations. The issues of comparative assessment of prosthetic constructions are complicated and not fully understood. The aim of this article is to review and present the...

Purpose: The study aimed to assess and compare the fracture toughness of resin-bonded fixed dental prosthesis (RBFDP) of different ceramic materials and connector parameters. Methods: Twenty extracted human incisal teeth were utilized as abutments fo...

Purpose: This in vitro study ascertained the impact of three distinct alumina particle sizes on the shear bond strength (SBS) between two distinct provisional crowns (milled and 3D-printed) and stainless-steel orthodontic brackets following artificia...

The periodontal ligament (PDL) is essential for the physiological mobility and load distribution of natural teeth, yet its simulation in mechanical testing remains inconsistent and insufficiently standardized. The absence of a resilient suspension sy...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical properties, particularly the fracture load, modulus of elasticity, and fracture patterns, of four-unit posterior tooth-supported fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) fabricated from various...

Aim: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the adhesive performance of zirconia and lithium disilicate Maryland cantilever restorations on prepared and non-prepared anterior abutment teeth. While conventional clinical protocols involve abutment tooth...

The fracture resistance of computer-aided designing and computer-aided manufacturing CAD/CAM fabricated implant-supported cantilever zirconia frameworks (ISCZFs) is affected by the size/dimension and the micro cracks produced from diamond burs during...

Aim: The conometric concept was proposed as a possible connection between the abutment and the prosthetic coping. This research aimed to review the features and possible clinical uses of this connection in an implant-supported fixed prosthesis. Metho...

The goals of this research are: (1) to compare the survival and prosthetic success of metal-ceramic 3-unit tooth- versus implant-supported fixed dental prostheses; (2) to evaluate the influence of several risk factors on the prosthetic success of too...

Background: Various types of dentures are applied in the treatment of missing teeth. The research carried out so far has proven that both the absence of teeth and the replacement of missing teeth with dentures affect the functional condition of masse...

Tooth loss may affect food ingestion and, consequently, nutrition intake. The neuroimaging literature using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was reviewed to summarize the changes in brain functions in response to denture rehabilitation in...

Objectives: This study aimed to establish reference values for bite force in individuals with various prosthetic restorations and to examine the relationship between prosthetic treatment groups (PTGs) and bite force as an indicator of masticatory mus...