An Evaluation of Marginal Fit and Aesthetics in FPD Is Achieved During Graduate Training

Abstract

Background : The survival of fpd depends on the state of the marginal adaptation.The longevity of fpd
depends on the condition of marginal fit and esthetics is also major concern during restoration of anterior
partial edentulous areas.Hence, adequate marginal fit and esthetics is a goal of a conscientious prosthodontists.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the marginal fit and aesthetics in fpd, achieved during graduate training.
Materials and methods : A Retrospective study was conducted using the records of the patients. 3178 case
sheets were reviewed which were dated between june 2019 to march 2020.the data was collected by the
patient records of saveetha dental college and hospitals.Results: The total sample size of this study was 603,
in which 4.3% were 3rd years, 40.1% were 4th years and 55.5% were interns. Tables were distributed based
on USPHS criteria in which Marginal adaptation were smooth margin 63.3%, all margins closed 26.5% and
obvious crevice at margin 10%.Based on Colour match, very good colour match were 33% ,good colour
match were 54% , slightly mismatch of colour were 10% , obvious mismatch were 1% and gross mismatch
were 0.2%. Conclusion : Therefore from this study, we observed that better Marginal adaptation and Colour
match in fpd was achieved by the interns and the most frequent anatomical site was upper anterior teeth.