Description

Nowadays, single-retainer metal-ceramic and all-ceramic resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) often present a truly minimally invasive alternative to singletooth implants or other conventional prosthetic methods. Their excellent clinical outcome has been proven by several recently published long-term studies.

With the growing body of evidence showing that implants placed in the esthetic zone of younger patients present a high risk of esthetic problems in later years, RBFDPs made from zirconia ceramics are experiencing a great renaissance.

This book presents, concisely and precisely, what has to be considered and what must be avoided in order to be successful with single-retainer RBFDPs replacing incisors. Although the method is technically sensitive, it is simple and extremely reliable when adequate procedures are employed. In the meantime, even the replacement of canines and premolars appears to be promising if the principles outlined in this book are applied. Numerous highquality figures detail the procedures for metal-ceramic and all-ceramic RBFDPs. Many illustrated cases, some with 20 and more years of follow-up, document the development of the success story of RBFDPs.

Contents Chapter 01. Why RBFDPs evolved to a single-retainer design Chapter 02. When single-retainer RBFDPs are useful Chapter 03. When single-retainer RBFDPs (alone) are not useful Chapter 04. Excellent longevity of single-retainer RBFDPs Chapter 05. Advantages and disadvantages of single-retainer RBFDPs Chapter 06. When RBFDPs should bond long term Chapter 07. Adequate diagnosis and treatment planning are essential Chapter 08. Pretreatment is of utmost importance Chapter 09. Metal-ceramic RBFDPs – concise Chapter 10. All-ceramic RBFDPs – detailed Chapter 11. To splint or not to splint – that is the question Chapter 12. Replacement of canines and premolars Chapter 13. Aftercare: prevent problems – solve problems Chapter 14. What you have to do to make it go wrong – the 10 most common mistakes in the application of RBFDPs Chapter 15. Appendix