Zirconia resin-bonded fixed partial denture in maxillary single-tooth edentulous area: A case report
10.4047/jkap.2023.61.2.135
- Author:
Rojee OH
1
;
Hee-Won JANG
;
Na-Hong KIM
;
Joo-Hyuk BANG
;
Keun-Woo LEE
;
Yong-Sang LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2023;61(2):135-142
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Resin-bonded fixed partial denture (RBFPD)as known as Maryland bridge is is a well-known conservative method for its minimized invasion of the teeth for an anterior single tooth edentulous area. Despite of its various advantages, RBFPD was not widespread because of its high debonding rates, non-esthetic look or weak structure for material property. Currently, with the introduction of zirconia to dental material for RBFPD, Maryland bridge entered upon a new phase. Zirconia surmounts poor esthetics of metal framework, having proper strength, and overcomes ceramic’s structural weakness, being sufficiently esthetic. In this case, edentulous area of maxillary left lateral incisor was restored using zirconia resin-bonded fixed partial denture. Restoration of missing tooth in anterior area was achieved using non-invasive and esthetic prosthesis, then we report this case as satisfactory results were obtained for both the operator and the patient.
