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Australian dental journal, Jan 16, 2018
Significant developments have occurred in the design of resin bonded bridges (RBBs) over the past... more Significant developments have occurred in the design of resin bonded bridges (RBBs) over the past two decades. They are commonly used as an alternative treatment option for a single missing tooth. The longevity of these bridges needs to be further investigated to evaluate long term outcomes for this option to remain relevant. A cohort of patients who received anterior resin bonded bridges (ARBBs) over two decades was studied retrospectively. Longevity of 206 ARBBs was assessed using Kaplan-Meier probability estimates. The two modified tooth preparation designs investigated were: (A) Mesial and distal vertical grooves only; (B) One proximal groove adjacent to the pontic and two palatal grooves. Age and gender of the patient cohort were also recorded. Overall survival rate of ARBBs was 98% at five years, 97.2% at ten years, and 95.1% from 12 years till 21 years. Survival curves showed minor differences when compared for the two designs, age groups and gender of ARBB recipients. Differ...
Australian dental journal, Jan 16, 2018
Significant developments have occurred in the design of resin bonded bridges (RBBs) over the past... more Significant developments have occurred in the design of resin bonded bridges (RBBs) over the past two decades. They are commonly used as an alternative treatment option for a single missing tooth. The longevity of these bridges needs to be further investigated to evaluate long term outcomes for this option to remain relevant. A cohort of patients who received anterior resin bonded bridges (ARBBs) over two decades was studied retrospectively. Longevity of 206 ARBBs was assessed using Kaplan-Meier probability estimates. The two modified tooth preparation designs investigated were: (A) Mesial and distal vertical grooves only; (B) One proximal groove adjacent to the pontic and two palatal grooves. Age and gender of the patient cohort were also recorded. Overall survival rate of ARBBs was 98% at five years, 97.2% at ten years, and 95.1% from 12 years till 21 years. Survival curves showed minor differences when compared for the two designs, age groups and gender of ARBB recipients. Differ...