title: Long-term observations of extensive fixed partial dentures on mandibular canine teeth.
abstract: Twelve patients were followed for 15 years after treatment with a 12-unit cantilever fixed partial denture on the mandibular canines opposite to a complete maxillary denture. Four constructions failed and had to be removed but four were still in function after 15 years. Four patients died during the observation period still wearing their constructions. Endodontic complications, pulpal necrosis and loss of retention of posts were the most frequent, while caries and periodontal lesions were rare. The maintenance costs over the years were fairly low even compared to maintenance costs for patients treated with implants. Extensive mandibular cantilever fixed partial dentures may be used in the rehabilitation of patients with a very reduced dentition and a history of difficulties adapting to removable dentures.
authors.affiliation: Brånemark Osseointegration Center, Carlanderska Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Carlson
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yontchev
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003481:Cuspid; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000191:economics; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000150:complications; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed / Q000191:economics; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012390:Root Canal Therapy
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants