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The use of cantilevered, adhesively retained bridges with enhanced rigidity

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Abstract

Adhesively retained bridges replacing missing posterior teeth are reported to be less successful than those used to replace anterior teeth. This is due in part to the increased occlusal loading in the posterior region and inadequate rigidity of the retainers. This report describes the use of minimal preparation cast restorations incorporating an 'occlusal strut' to improve the rigidity of the retainers used to support pontics replacing upper premolars. The advantages of using intracoronal minimal preparations are discussed.

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Author(s): Kilpatrick NM, Wassell RW

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: British Dental Journal

Year: 1994

Volume: 176

Issue: 1

Pages: 13-16

Print publication date: 08/01/1994

ISSN (print): 0007-0610

ISSN (electronic): 1476-5373

Publisher: Nature Publishing Group

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808349

DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4808349

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