Clinical Evaluation of Failure Rate of Crown and Fixed Partial Denture in Tripoli Central Dental

Authors

  • Amina Elsalhin Department of Fixed and Removable Prosthesis Faculty of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, University of Tripoli- Libya
  • Kamel Elhatab Fixed Prosthodontic Division Faculty of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, University of Tripoli- Libya
  • Sireen Meheshi Department of Prosthodontic Faculty of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, University of Tripoli- Libya

Keywords:

Crown; Bridge; Bridge failure.

Abstract

The aim of this denture study was to document the failure rate and length of service of crown and fixed partial bridge
(FPD) in Tripoli Central Dental Clinic- Libya. Also the number of retainers, pontics, and the types of restoration
were recorded. By examining 78 patients with 306 crown and bridge unites from the Tripoli Central Dental Clinic
and collecting data related to the bridge area the data collated were subjected to descriptive analysis. The result of the
study revealed that the pain was the most frequent complication observed on 36% of all the patients while aesthetic
was the lowest with less than 2% of the patients.

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Published

2024-09-06

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2015): Tripolitana Medical Journal

Section

Articles
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