title: [Three-unit bridge prostheses. With or without crowns?].
abstract: Replacement of a single tooth by a fixed partial prosthesis is possible in several ways: a conventional bridge, a resin-bonded bridge or a UDA-bridge (Universal Dental Anchorage). Preservation of natural tooth substance, an optimal environment for the periodontal tissues and good esthetics are the main criteria for making a choice. Unrestored or minimally restored front teeth are an indication for a resin-bonded bridge. When an indication for a crown on the adjacent teeth is already present, a conventional bridge is the treatment of choice. Although the future promises metal free bridge solutions, the long-term prognosis of posterior bridges is best guaranteed by using metal-ceramic bridges. The UDA system requires improvement for general use.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Orale Functieleer, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, ACTA, Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam.
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Laverman
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed / Q000145:classification* / Q000592:standards; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: De driedelige brug. Met of zonder kronen?