• Bhunusa Tangngamsakul D.D.S., Grad. Dip. In Clin. Sc. (Prosthodontics)
• Prarom Salimee D.D.S., Ph.D.

Resin-bonded fixed partial denture (RBFPD) is a conservative approach to the
replacement of missing tooth. The technique has several advantages over conventional
bridge. However, a common problem with RBFPD is debonding. Several techniques for
improving clinical retention are framework design, tooth preparation, types of alloys, types
of resin cement, methods for bonding of the resin cement to metal including their modifications for
more success in clinical use, such as construction of cantilever resin-bonded bridges or resin-bond
fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial denture. Furthermore, all-ceramic RBFPDs were introduced to
improve esthetics, as well. The purpose of this article is to review the important factors that influence
clinical longevity to RBFPD, the modification of designs or materials, the advantages and disadvantages
in each technique in order to be the information for the dentists in choosing the proper method for the
patients.

(CU Dent J. 2007;30:189-204)