ABSTRACT
This cross-sectional study clinically assesses the tightness of proximal contact points of fixed dental prosthesis with natural teeth. Sixty nine [69] patients visiting the Department of Prosthodontics, Armed Forces Institute of Dentists [AFID], Rawalpindi, were included. The crowns, as a single unit or terminal abutment of bridge, prepared and fabricated at the same institute were included. A total of 142 Proximal Contact Points [PCPs] were assessed with the dental floss and categorized as acceptable, loose and tight. Among these, 83 [58.4%] were acceptable, 41 [28.8%] loose and 18 [12.6%] were tight. Out of 142 PCPs, 104 [73.2%] were Porcelain Fused to Metal [PFM] and 38 [26.7%], all metal. Out of 104 PFM crown/FPD PCPs 59 [56.7%] were acceptable, 32 [30.7%] were loose and 13 [12.5%] tight. Out of 38 all metal crown/FPD PCPs 24 [63%] acceptable, 9 [23%] were loose and 5 [13%] were tight. PCPs must be checked for acceptability before cementation. The PCPs of adjacent natural dentition in same patient may serve as guide for assessment