Survival Rates of Lithium Disilicate Single Restorations: A Retrospective Study

Int J Prosthodont. 2018 May/Jun;31(3):283-286. doi: 10.11607/ijp.5601.

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the clinical performance of lithium disilicate single restorations on natural teeth.

Materials and methods: All patients who received lithium disilicate single restorations between 2009 and 2013 at the dental clinic of the University of Ferrara were recalled for clinical evaluation. A total of 43 partial and total restorations in 17 patients were evaluated from a minimum of 36 months follow-up to a maximum of 81 months follow-up, with a mean follow-up of 51 months.

Results: The cumulative survival rate was 97.7%, and the cumulative success rate was 94.2%.

Conclusion: Lithium disilicate can be successfully used for single-tooth restorations.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Crowns*
  • Dental Porcelain*
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Dental Veneers*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inlays*
  • Male
  • Materials Testing
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Records
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • lithia disilicate
  • Dental Porcelain