Variables

%

The laboratory form includes:

Patient gender:

Always/Often

66.0/24.5

Rarely/Never

7.4/2.1

Patient age:

Always/Often

17.0/16.0

Rarely/Never

24.4/42.5

Patient expectations of an aesthetic restoration:

Always/Often

27.7/30.8

Rarely/Never

24.5/17.0

Type of metal alloy chosen by the dentist:

Always/Often

11.7/8.5

Rarely/Never

19.2/60.6

Type of ceramic chosen by the dentist:

Always/Often

9.6/7.4

Rarely/Never

31.9/51.1

Shape and number of pontics:

Always/Often

18.1/10.6

Rarely/Never

33.0/38.3

Surface to be covered with metal only:

Always/Often

14.9/8.5

Rarely/Never

46.8/29.8

Occlusal Scheme:

Always/Often

13.8/13.8

Rarely/Never

29.8/42.6

Dental restoration deadline:

Always/Often

85.1/11.7

Rarely/Never

2.1/1.1