Table 2.
Characteristics of remade fixed prosthodontic restorations (n = 2,612)
| Category | Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Restoration | Crown | 1,518 (58.1%) |
| Veneer | 467 (17.9%) | |
| Onlay | 221 (8.5%) | |
| Endocrown | 108 (4.1%) | |
| Bridge | 297 (11.4%) | |
| Material of Restoration | Emax | 1,118 (42.8%) |
| Monolithic zirconia | 956 (36.6%) | |
| Layered zirconia | 410 (15.7%) | |
| Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) | 127 (4.9%) | |
| Metal | 1 (0.04%) | |
| Reasons for Remake | Margin fit | 771 (29.5%) |
| Proximal fit | 606 (23.2%) | |
| Improper fit | 594 (22.7%) | |
| Shade mismatch | 426 (16.3%) | |
| Esthetic concerns | 404 (15.5%) | |
| Crown contour | 270 (10.3%) | |
| Proximal contact | 248 (9.5%) | |
| Occlusal contact | 232 (8.9%) | |
| Microcrack | 190 (7.3%) | |
| Fracture | 110 (4.2%) | |
| Communication Mode | Paper-based | 2,427 (92.9%) |
| Computer-based (digital) | 185 (7.1%) | |
| Practitioner Classification | General Dentist | 1,487 (56.9%) |
| Specialist | 462 (17.7%) | |
| Dental Resident | 318 (12.2%) | |
| Dental Student | 345 (13.2%) |