Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 9

Issue : Issue 2s

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Dr. Thotapalli Suman.
thotapallisuman@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Fixed Prosthesis is one of the most popular and commonly used treatment modalities for replacement of missing teeth. The present study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of pulp exposure during tooth preparation for fixed prosthesis. Material and Methods: The present study was conducted among 40 patients treated for fixed partial denture at the Prosthodontics Department. In the study 27 patients were female and 13 were male. The patients who received metal-ceramic FPDs or single crowns, had vital abutment teeth, and had not received any root canal treatment or filling prior to the FPD restoration were included in the study. Teeth with pre-existing restorations, non-vital teeth and teeth with very deep caries were excluded from the study. If pulpal exposure occurred, patients were referred for immediate endodontic treatment. All of the endodontic treatments were accomplished by the same clinician. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS, version 22 (SPSS, Inc., Chicago, IL) and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The present study was conducted among 40 patients treated for fixed partial denture. The patients were divided into different age groups. Each age group contains 10 patients. The mandibular canine was the most prevalent tooth that was exposed by the tooth preparation. The age group 31-40 was the prevalent age group that was exposed by the tooth preparation. Conclusion: Our study concluded that mandibular canines were mostly exposed during tooth preparation, therefore greater care should be taken while preparing the tooth.  Patients between 31-40 years had more exposures during tooth preparation.

Keywords: Tooth preparation, prevalence, fixed Prosthesis.