title: An update on resin-bonded bridges.
abstract: Since the introduction of the 'Rochette' bridge in the 1970s the resin-bonded bridge has undergone a number of developments to become a commonly used technique for replacement of a missing tooth, especially in a minimally restored dentition. One of the major advantages of the resin-bonded bridge is that it requires less tooth preparation than conventional bridgework, with some authorities advising no preparation at all. Some reports have suggested poor long-term success rates, however, if used in appropriate clinical situations, this treatment modality can be extremely successful. The aim of this paper is to review the literature relating to resin-bonded bridges and suggest recommendations for clinicalpractice concerning the provision of resin-bonded bridges.
authors.affiliation: School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield. M.Barber@sheffield.ac.uk
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Barber
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Preston
mesh_terms: D002484:Cementation; D003779:Denture Design; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D006801:Humans; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic