CROWN & BRIDGE FAILURE

DONE BY : Dr: SAAD SUFIAN SAAD ..

Most crowns and bridges do not wear out Failure is the result of an isolated incident SUCH AS 1- a progressive disease process 2- improper planning . 3- Isolated accidents such as a blow . 4- bad oral hygiene . 5- dietary changes . 6- drugs producing a dry mouth .

Some of the surveys show a survival rate of : 90% of first 10 years . 60-70 % of 15 years . looking at the published survival curves and extrapolating them, the figure is likely to be between 30 and 40 years survival for small, well-made conventional bridges

 long time ago using techniques, materials and

concepts that are now regarded as out of date

How long do minimum-preparation bridges last?

These were introduced long after conventional bridges and so there has been less time for longterm surveys

short-term surveys and audits have been carried out and the results are very hopeful . It is now reasonable to say that a minimum-preparation bridge should be the optimal option instade of conventional bridge, when the circumstances are appropriate .

How long do porcelain veneers and inlays last?

Porcelain veneers rarely fail by becoming decemented unless this occurs soon after placement, indicating poor technique.

 Metalceramic restorations about 40 years

Modern ceramic crowns about 30 years

Ceramic veneers about 20 years Minimum-preparation bridges:

Fixedfixed and cantilever

(Rochette 1975) about 25 years

Fixedmovable and hybrid about 15 years