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Purpose:This review article evaluated the clinical performance of two-unit
cantilevered, single-abutment, single-pontic, resin-bonded fixed partial dentures
(FPDs) by comparing them to noncantilevered resin-bonded FPDs with two abutments
and a single pontic. Materials and Methods:One publication on design principles
and 11 clinical research studies were selected by searching two databases. Results:
Six of the studies dealt exclusively with two-unit cantilevered resin-bonded FPDs, and
five studies compared fixed-fixed design resin-bonded partial dentures with
cantilevered resin-bonded FPDs. Two-unit cantilevered resin-bonded FPDs for singletooth
replacement appear to be reliable and predictable restorations, provided their
preparations meet the right standards. Conclusion:According to the studies
reviewed, two-unit cantilevered FPDs show better longevity than resin-bonded fixedfixed
partial dentures in similar situations. Int J Prosthodont 2004;17:281–284.
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