Possibility of all-ceramic cantilever resin bonded bridges

Abstract

Dental implant is a good option to replace a single missing tooth, but for various reasons patients may decide to choose other options like removable partial denture or fixed partial denture/bridge which is still a viable prosthetic option. Patients usually prefer fixed partial denture (bridge) over removable to restore one missing anterior tooth for esthetic reasons, but the disadvantage is the removal of tooth structure which may sometimes require preparing healthy teeth. Resin bonded bridges have been introduced and applied from some time ago due to minimal amount of preparation. This paper will discuss the key factors to consider when using single-retainer zirconia resin bonded bridges.