| Abstrakt: |
Objective: To assess complications, survival rates, and patient‑reported outcomes associated with fixed partial dentures (FPDs). Methods: A cohort of 146 subjects, aged 18 and above, requiring FPD were recruited. Following comprehensive dental examinations, FPDs were fabricated. Complications, survival rates, and patient‑reported outcomes were evaluated at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. Results: Complications such as marginal discrepancies and framework fractures showed low frequencies over short‑, mid‑, and long‑term intervals. Survival rates were high at 98.6%, 96.2%, 93.7%, and 91.1% at all intervals, respectively. Patient‑reported outcomes indicated a mean comfort level of 8.2 with speech difficulties (8.2%) and hygiene challenges (4.8%). Overall satisfaction was high, with a mean score of 9.0. Conclusion: This study provided evidence of favorable outcomes with low complication rates, high survival rates, and positive patient‑reported experiences associated with FPDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
