ABSTRACT
Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the probable reasons for crown/fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) failure. Objectives: The objective of the study was to diagnose and prevent the reasons for crown FDP failure and to educate and to motivate the patients about the importance of maintenance of their FDP. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 255 patients that attended the OPD of School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad, with a chief complaint of failures related to crown or FDP. Results: This study shows that the two main causes of failures were loss of retention and caries. Failures had a correlation with a number of years the prosthesis that had been in service. Conclusions: A proper post cementation care is very important in preventing failures related to crown and FDPs along with proper diagnosis and treatment planning which adhere to the basic principles of tooth preparation which is more than overlooked.
KEYWORDS:Bridges, Crowns, Dental, Failure, Prosthesis