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Evaluation of choice of crowns in patients undergoing fixedpartial dentures: an original research

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1Dr. Md Miftah ur Rahman, 2Dr. Swetha Kolapally, 3Dr. Ruthika Shivajirao Patil, 4Dr. Akriti Mahajan, 5Dr. Sirisha Kommuri, 6Dr. Priyanjali Dutta

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Introduction: Fixed partial dentures (FPDs) have a high survival rate, however theyareoften associated with biological and technical complications. Crowns may be utilizedtoimprove appearance of discolored or malformed teeth. They are also utilized toconferprotection and to restore form and function to teeth which may be compromised due tolossoftooth structure. The loss of tooth structure may occur due to caries, endodontic procedures, erosion, abrasion, attrition or trauma. Crowns are also indicated as retainers for fixedpartial dentures. A fixed partial denture (FPD) is a dental prosthesis that is luted to natural teethordental implant abutments for primary support

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