Loss of a single posterior tooth (first molar), either maxillary or mandibular. Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
Preliminary impressions of both arches were taken using alginate and poured in type IV dental stone. For each diagnostic cast, two condensation silicone putty matrices were fabricated in the intended
Sponsors
Damascus University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 47 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Good general health 2. Good oral hygiene 3. Low caries risk 4. Loss of a single posterior tooth (first molar), either maxillary or mandibular 5. Healthy periodontal tissues surrounding the abutment teeth (probing depth within normal limits, low bleeding index, and absence of abnormal mobility) 6. Adequate clinical crown height (at least 4 mm measured on the surface adjacent to the edentulous space, from the gingival papilla to the mesial or distal marginal ridge) 7. Vital abutment teeth 8. Abutment teeth free of carious lesions, or presenting only Class I or Class II caries, provided they are adjacent to the missing tooth only (DO on the second premolar and MO on the second molar) 9. Abutment teeth free of signs of wear or attrition 10. Absence of parafunctional habits (such as bruxism) 11. Abutment teeth with alignment close to normal occlusion (not severely tilted or rotated) 12. Absence of supra-eruption of the opposing teeth into the edentulous space, or correction performed when present 13. Patient consents to participate in the study and commit to an 18-month follow-up period
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient age under 18 years 2. Detection of caries penetration into the dental pulp after excavation, or the need for indirect pulp capping 3. Occurrence of fracture during the cementation procedure 4. Failure of the patient to attend the scheduled follow-up appointments
Countries
Syria
Contacts
Public ContactYasmeen Ghalawingy
Outcome results
None listed