The current considerations in the fabrication of implant prostheses and the state of prosthetic complications: A survey among the dental technicians
Dosari, Abdullah Al Farraj Al . 2018
Purpose: To investigate the current considerations in the fabrication of dental implant
prostheses (DIP) and the state of prosthetic complications from the dental technicians (DT) perspective.
Methods: A self-designed pretested questionnaire and an informed consent were distributed to
150 certified DT working in dental laboratories of Riyadh, KSA. The demographic data, questions
related to the implant fixed/removable prostheses and questions on the prosthetic complications
related to the DIP were collected. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test were used for statistical
analysis, considering a P-value of <0.05 using SPSS.
Results: 130 responses (response rate 83.6%) were received. 53% (n = 69) of the DT received
job orders for DIP from >20 dentists. 49% (n = 64) of dentists took the leading role in the treatment
planning/designing. 48% (n = 62) and 52% (n =68) of requests were for Cement and Screw
retained DIP respectively. Custom abutments 37% (n= 49) choice of abutments. Porcelain fused
to metal (PFM) 34% (n= 44) and PFM with metal occlusal surface 55% (n = 71) were material of
choice. 49% (n =64) designing of implant overdentures were according to the dentist’s instructions
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate how different shades of try-in
pastes, uncured and cured resin cements affect the overall colour of porcelain veneer
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Purpose: To investigate the current considerations in the fabrication of dental implant
prostheses (DIP) and the state of prosthetic complications from the dental technicians (DT)…