Current concept of cantilever bridge FPDs

Abstract

For many years, fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) have been widely used, and FDPs have been reported for longevity primarily used with living abutment teeth. On the other hand, conventional FDPs require of both side of abutment teeth preparation, so those are being questioned as a choice of the recent concept of “minimal intervention dentistry (MID).” Therefore, dental implants and resin-bonded FDPs are often used. On a different topic, full-coverage cantilever FDPs are sometimes selected depending on prostheses. In this article, based on the evidence and models, I will discuss the factors when selecting cantilever bridge FDPs.