Year : 2019

Volume : Volume 10

Issue : Issue 2s

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Shilpi Verma.
vermashilpi0109@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  To evaluate the clinical survival rate and success of indirect fiber reinforced composite bridges for replacement of missing teeth in oral environment and assess the viability of such replacements.                                                           Material and methods: 15 patients were selected who had either anterior or posterior missing teeth.11 patients had 100% recall rate. All the patients were treated with everstick fiber reinforced composite fpd and were evaluated on the basis of Ryge’s criteria at the end of 6,12 and 18 months. Stastical analysis - The data collected here is qualitative in nature. In such cases percentage or proportion makes data comparable and is widely used. To compare proportion t-test is performed.    Results: The results were summarized in terms of the percentage of the scores Alpha(A), Bravo(B), Charlie(C). Shade matching at the end of 18 months was statistically significant p<.05. Retention, wear resistance and surface texture/gingival inflammation at the end of 18 months was clinically insignificant p>.05. Conclusion: The present study concludes that fiber reinforced composite bridges can be a viable interim alternative to replace missing tooth.

Keywords: Fiber reinforced composite, missing tooth, Ryges criteria.