Abstract
Patient: A 60-year-old male diabetic patient presented with tooth mobility and masticatory problems caused by chronic periodontitis in the maxillary right lateral incisor region. The tooth was extracted because of its poor prognosis. A resin-bonded fixed partial denture (RB-FPD) was fabricated and placed. Additionally, posterior edentulous space was also recovered for functional disorders.
Discussion: Treatment with RB-FPDs required adequate occlusal relationships and adjustments. The design and materials contributed to the retention of the RB-FPDs, which functioned favorably for more than 3 years. The long-term stability of the RB-FPDs may be attributed to the appropriate selection of the adhesive system, a certain procedure, and the choice of a design that allowed for easy cleaning.
Conclusion: Treatment with RB-FPDs in a case involving a diabetic patient with chronic periodontitis proved satisfactory. There were long-term functional results with low strain.
