title: Longitudinal clinical evaluation of fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial dentures: a pilot study.
abstract: This report describes a clinical pilot study that monitored a group of 12 patients who have received 14 single tooth replacement experimental restorations made with prefabricated continuous fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) frameworks. Because these restorations represent a purely adhesive restorative system, tooth preparation was not performed. The Kaplan-Meier survival probability at 12 months was approximately 50%. The restoration with the longest service life was a mandibular molar replacement that has remained in service 24 months. With improved survival times, bonded FRC definitive restorations should be plausible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington.
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Altieri
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Burstone
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003442:Crowns; D000044:Dental Abutments; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005898:Glass / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000737:chemistry; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement / Q000737:chemistry; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; C005506:polycarbonate