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Influence of Span Length on Long‐Term Complications of Tooth‐Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses

Australian Dental Journal · Ali Alenezi, Reem Altail, Riham Tork · 2026-09-16

Researchers reviewed 199 tooth-supported bridges over 9 years, finding complications in 85% of cases, mainly biological issues like decay rather than structural failures. Metal-ceramic bridges performed better than all-ceramic designs, while span length did not significantly affect complication rates.

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