Ever since, the concept was introduced in 1970, it has been more than 40 years that Resin-bonded fixed partial dentures have been in use. Initial efforts in this field suffered frequent early debond, but advances in metal alloys, treatment of the fitting surface and bonding techniques have made the resin-bonded fixed partial denture a predicable treatment modality. In the present article, we aim to highlight the literature regarding bridge success along with various recent advancements in the field of resin bonded fixed partial dentures.
Key words: Edentulous, Fixed partial denture, Resin