Fifteen-year outcome of three-unit fixed dental prostheses made from monolithic lithium disilicate ceramic.

Objectives: The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the clinical long-term outcome over 15 or more years of crown-retained fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) made from a lithium disilicate ceramic (IPS e.max Press, Ivoclar Vivadent AG).

Methods: Thirty-six three-unit FDPs replacing anterior (16%) and posterior (84%) teeth were inserted in 28 patients.