Tooth–Implant-Supported Fixed Partial Dentures
October 1, 2022Often dismissed due to obvious biomechanical abutment disparities, the tooth–implant-supported fixed partial denture (FPD) may be either a deliberate design choice or a design of necessity, given a variety of diagnostic factors uncovered during treatment planning (bone volume, anatomic limitation, esthetics, soft tissue availability, etc.). The unexpected loss of an implant when planning for a multiple implant FPD may also necessitate its use. This issue of Prosthodontics Newsletter presents a critical and systematic look at clinical outcomes that will help guide practitioners in the appropriate use of this restorative concept.
Inside this issue:
- When to Choose Tooth–Implant-Supported FPDs
- Viability of Tooth–Implant-Supported Partial Dentures
- FPD Chipping and Failure Rates
- Survival Rate of Tooth–Implant-Supported FPDs