Initial evaluation of some results after fixed spherical-capture-pivot restorations at the 108 Military Central Hospital from April 2020 to October 2021

Abstract

The study aimed to evaluate the status of fixed sphericalcapture-pivot restorations on patients who came for denture prosthetics at the Dental Department, 108 Military Central Hospital, from April 2020 to October 2021. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 33 patients who came to examine and do fixed prosthetics at the Dental Department. Results showed that proportion by age and sex: male 45.5%, female 54.5%, type of prosthetic material: metal 13.3%, metal coated with porcelain 73.4%, full porcelain 8.3%, metal with acrylic resin 5.0%. After 3 months, chewing function was good 91.7%, pronunciation (rounded letters, no slurs) was 100% good, and patient satisfaction
was 91.7% good. At the time of 6 and 12 months, the functions were well maintained. The gingivitis index did not differ over time and was independent of prosthetic material. Adhesion decreased over time and was independent of the material. Results exhibited that the quality of fixed bridge-crown-pivot dentures carried out in a closed manner at the Dental Department, 108 Military Central Hospital has good results, meeting the aesthetic and functional needs.