Single-tooth replacement: is a 3-unit fixed partial denture still an option?
The survival of 3-unit FPDs over a 20-year period is favorable and should be compared with other single-tooth replacement treatment options. There is an indication that the occurrence of a reversible complication has a predictive value for an irreversible complication later on.
The novel cytokine IL-18 might play a crucial role in triggering the inflammatory processes in SLE.