flSUMMARY The clinical performance of 832 resinhad a pronounced effect which was not readily retained bridges and splints provided in the adult explained in terms of the distribution of other sigfixed prosthodontic clinic of a post-graduate teachnificant factors. Resin-retained restorations made ing hospital was reviewed. Recall data was availwith minimal tooth preparation are shown to be able for 58·4% of cases and the median survival was capable of extended clinical service and their fail-7 years and 10 months. Analysis of clinical variables ure rarely resulted in adverse consequences for the influencing survival revealed that the design and patient. Patient satisfaction with their treatment retainer coverage were significant factors. The expewas reportedly high. rience of the operator carrying out treatment als
