Technical Complications of Removable Partial Dentures in the Moderately Reduced Dentition: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review with a subsequent meta-analysis on the technical complications and failures of removable partial denture (RPD) therapy in the moderately reduced dentition. A systematic literature search of established medical databases, last updated 06/2022, was conducted. RCTs and prospective and retrospective studies were included that had information on technical complications and failures of RPDs, at least 15 participants, an observation period of at least two years and a drop-out rate of less than 25%. Publications were selected on the title, abstract and full-text level by at least three of the participating authors. The evidence of the included studies was classified using the GRADE system. The bias risk was determined using the Ro

SUBMITTER: Dawid MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9955676 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature