Clinical evaluation of IPS e.max Press all-ceramic crowns and three-unit fixed partial dentures

VernacularTitle:IPS e.max Press全瓷冠和三单位固定桥的临床评价
Author: Ling GUO ; Shucan ZHENG ; Zufeng LUO ; Feng QIN ; Yajuan XU ; Qiang FU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Clinical evaluation; All ceramic crowns; Fixed partial dentures; Lithium-disilicare
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(5):297-300
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the clinical performance of IPS e.max Press all-ceramic crowns and three-unit fixed partial dentures(FPDs)and to investigate the periodontal response to the presence of the restorations.Methods According to the inclusion criteria,19 patients with dental defects or singletooth loss were recruited,including 25 crowns and 6 all-ceramic FPDs.The modified United States Public Health Service criteria were used for follow-up evaluation.Plaque index(PI)and sulcus bleeding index (SBI)were recorded for the ceramic restorations and the control teeth.Results No crown and FPD fractures were observed during the evaluation period.There was no statistically significant difference regarding PLI and SBI scores between restorative teeth and the control teeth.And the difference between different recalled times of PLI and SBI of the restorations was no statistically significant.Conclusion IPS e.max Press crowns and three-unit fixed partial dentures exhibit a satisfactory clinical performance.