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Clinical Outcomes of Fixed Dental Prostheses Supported by Teeth or Implants in the Posterior Region—A Long‐Term Retrospective Multicenter Study

SourceClinical Oral Implants ResearchTier 1Peer-Reviewed Research

By Zahra Athab Abduljabbar, Lars Hjalmarsson, Victoria Franke Stenport, Jir Barzangi, Anders Magnuson, Alf Eliasson

Originally at onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.

Why it matters for dental

For restorative dentists and prosthodontists, long-term data on tooth- vs implant-supported posterior prostheses directly inform case planning and informed consent, particularly for cases where 10-year survival and complication rates affect warranty, maintenance contracts, and patient expectations.

Key points

  • Retrospective multicenter study in Clinical Oral Implants Research provides 10-year survival and complication rates for posterior fixed prostheses supported by teeth versus implants.
  • Data differentiate outcomes by prosthesis type and support (tooth vs implant), allowing specialists to refine risk-benefit discussions with patients.
  • Findings may influence material and abutment selection protocols, especially in practices that track 10-year warranties or extended maintenance plans.
  • Because the study is peer-reviewed and multicenter, results can be cited in treatment planning notes and insurance appeals for complex posterior restorations.

Who should care

SpecialistAcademia

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