Survival and Complication Rates of Fixed Partial Dentures Supported by a Combination of Teeth and Implants

Article Title A systematic review of the survival and complication rates of fixed partial dentures (FPDs) after an observation period of at least 5 years. II. Combined tooth-implant-supported FPDs. Lang NP, Pjetursson BE, Tan K, Brägger U, Egger M, Zwahlen M. Clin Oral Implants Res 2004;15:643-53. Reviewers Hans-Peter Weber, DMD, Dr.med.dent, Yvette Zimering, DMD Student Purpose/Question To compare tooth-implant-supported fixed partial dentures with implant-supported FPDs for implant survival, FPD survival, and biological or technical complications. Source of Funding Clinical Research Foundation (CRF) for the Promotion of Oral Health, University of Berne, Switzerland. Type of Study/Design Systematic review with meta-analysis of data. Level of Evidence Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. Strength of Recommendation Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.