Lack of a closed row of teeth and consequently reduced chewing ability
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: One monolithic anterior or posterior 3-unit FDP is placed adhesively per patient due to an existing interdental gap (missing tooth with posterior teeth) or an insufficient 3-unit FDP.
Sponsors
Firma Ivoclar Vivadent
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - older than 18 years - no change of residence planned - appealing oral hygiene - Indication for an all-ceramic bridge in the posterior region; - no parafunctions (bruxism); - periodontally healthy/restored (max. degree of looseness 1) and - Patients who are not pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of admission
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - younger than 18 years - change of residence planned - non-responsive oral hygiene - no indication for an all-ceramic bridge in the posterior region; - Parafunctions (bruxism); - periodontally not healthy/restored (at least degree of looseness 1) and - Patients who are pregnant at the time of admission
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical survival and long-term behavior (function/retention/loss of retention/spalling/fractures) of monolithic three-unit bridges made of IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime over a period of 3 years in vivo. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To investigate the marginal integrity, surface gloss, periodontal condition, possible secondary caries and color behavior/discoloration of three-unit bridges n vivo over at least 3 years. In addition, patient satisfaction will be evaluated. | — |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed