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Longevity and quality of FPDs: a retrospective study of restorations 30, 20, and 10 years after insertion.

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2003

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Charlotta Holm, Per Tidehag, Anders Tillberg, Margareta Molin
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The survival rate of 30-year-old FPDs was high; 53% remained in function after 30 years. Based on the CDA criteria, 78% of the restorations were rated satisfactory in all subgroups. The FPDs placed in 1966/67 obtained the highest ratings in color, anatomy, and margin integrity.