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Longevity of Partial and Complete Dentures

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Project Status:
Completed
Project Line:
Health Technology Review
Project Sub Line:
Rapid Review
Project Number:
RC1474-000
Expected finish date:

Question

  1. What is the clinical evidence on the longevity of removable complete dentures?
  2. What is the clinical evidence on the longevity of removable plastic partial dentures?
  3. What is the clinical evidence on the longevity of removable metal partial dentures?

Key Message

  • Removable complete dentures may last for an average of 10.06 years, with most complete dentures lasting for at least 5 years.
  • Most metal partial dentures may last for at least 5 years.
  • We did not identify any studies that met inclusion criteria for our report describing the longevity of removable plastic partial dentures.
  • The included studies did not report populations, interventions, and outcomes clearly or consistently. This made some of the findings difficult to interpret.

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Last Updated : March 14, 2023