OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the fracture resistance of implant-supported all-ceramic fixed partial dentures, which have three different pontic designs. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two implants were placed in a metal model simulating mandibular left second premolar and mandibular left second molar. Thirty standardized 3-unit all-ceramic fixed partial dentures with biconvex, con...

THE JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY 521 During abutment tooth preparation for fixed partial dentures, the presence of undesirable undercuts, due to clinical complicating factors such as poor visibility and access, frequently is observed.1 The presence of undercuts may hinder the complete seating of the cast restoration, resulting in the need to recontour the prepared tooth and make a new impres...

For patients with systemic diseases who face difficulties visiting dental clinics, wearing fixed partial denture in the anterior region on the same day of tooth extraction can reduce the total period of treatment and the number of visits, as well as post-treatment psychological effect on the patient.

Background: Feedback of the weak areas of knowledge in RPD using continuous competency or other test forms is very essential to develop the student knowledge and the syllabus as well. This act should be a regular practice. Aim: To use the outcome of competency test and the objectives structured clinical examination of removable partial denture as a reliable measure to provide a continuous feedb...

Providing harmonious group function occlusion in artificial teeth either in removable partial denture or fixed partial denture is a difficult task. Developing group function needs fully adjustable articulator, which is not possible in routine clinical practice. In such cases functionally generated path technique (FGP) is ideal. It is very simple if we do it in a precise and systemic method. Onl...

In this issue of the Journal, the case report by Garoushi et al illustrates an exciting technique for fixed tooth replacement that can be done chairside using a new class of dental material, fiberreinforced composite. This approach provides the patient with a cost effective treatment alternative that a clinician can choose to augment the traditional fixed prosthodontic approaches of porcelain f...

a new design for anterior fixed-partial denture (fpd) and crown is described. this article presents its advantages, disadvantages, indications and contraindications. the new design which has been exercised for 8 years provides esthetics and high strength for the restorations and the results have been satisfactory.