Assessment of Failure Rate of Fixed Partial Dentures: A Clinical Study

Abstract

INTRODUCTION The most common for the replacement for the teeth are the partial dentures. Hence, in our study, we analyzed the failure rates of the fixed partial dentures (FPDs). MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective study from the institutional record and analyzed 150 subjects. The various factors for the FPD's failure were noted and analyzed for any statistical significance. RESULTS We observed a significant difference between the various factors of the failure caries, periodontitis, uneasiness, and pain. CONCLUSION The chief cause for the failure of the FPDs was identified to be caries, periodontitis, uneasiness, and pain.