The influence of prosthetic material on implant and prosthetic survival of implant-supported fixed complete dentures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Retrospective clinical evaluation of 2‐ to 6‐unit implant‐supported fixed partial dentures: Mean follow‐up of 9 years

“…The results of the present study suggest that prosthetic material seems to have no significant impact on survival rates of ISFPDs, in agreement with some reviews on the subject . However, one of the reviews highlighted the considerable heterogeneity of studies with large variation in number of restorations per material group available for analysis, making comparisons difficult…”

“…The results of the present study suggest that prosthetic material seems to have no significant impact on survival rates of ISFPDs, in agreement with some reviews on the subject. 4,10,36 However, one of the reviews highlighted the considerable heterogeneity of studies with large variation in number of restorations per material group available for analysis, making comparisons difficult. 10 The limitations of the present study include the fact that this is a retrospective study, which inherently results in flaws, manifested by gaps in information and incomplete records.…”

“…When it comes to the acrylic occlusal surfaces, these show complications such as wear and tooth fracture clinically. Porcelain was then proposed as an alternative material for artificial teeth, usually presenting greater wear resistance and more favorable esthetic results than acrylic resin, although presenting chipping as a common clinical complication . Ceramic‐veneered zirconia frameworks have been introduced more recently, showing high biocompatibility, low bacterial surface adhesion, high flexural strength, toughness, and esthetic properties.…”

“…However, as with porcelain, chipping of the veneering material was the most frequently reported complication . In order to minimize these complications, monolithic framework materials were developed and introduced, but the long‐term outcome of these restorations remains unknown, due to the lack of sufficient clinical studies …”

“…5 In order to minimize these complications, monolithic framework materials were developed and introduced, 6 but the long-term outcome of these restorations remains unknown, due to the lack of sufficient clinical studies. 4 When it comes to dental implants, these were in the early years mainly manufactured with a turned (machined) surface or with an extremely highly roughened surface. The adoption of a moderately rough surface improved the survival rates.…”