Clinical complications in fixed prosthodontics

Literature review looked at common complications for various types of prostheses

Metal Ceramic Crowns:
Need for endo- 3%
Porcelain veneer fracture- 3%
Loss of retention- 2%

All Ceramic Crowns:
Crown fracture- 7%
Loss of retention- 2%
Need for endo- 1%

Fixed Partial Dentures / Bridges:
Cares- 18%
Need for end- 11%
Loss of retention- 7%

Resin Bonded Bridges:
Debonding- 21%
Tooth discolouration- 18%
Caries- 7%

Post and core:
Loosening- 5%
Root fracture- 3%
Caries- 2%