Abstract
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.