Resin bonded bridges - revisited

Abstract

To date, resin bonded bridges made either in general dental practices or government clinical settings appear to have high failure rates. This is mainly due to unsuitable case selections, unfavorable bridge designs and inappropriate cementation protocol. It is beneficial to highlight that if the fundamental principles of making resin bonded bridges are strictly followed, this prosthesis can become one of the simplest and predictable method for replacing missing teeth. This article discussed the recommended method for bridge fabrication pertaining to case selection, bridge designs and cementation protocol. It is hoped that this detailed discussion will able to renew the public interest in this prosthesis and increases its prescription in daily dental practices.