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ArticleThe Saudi dental journal2026

Prevalence and associated factors of laboratory remakes in fixed prosthodontics: a multicenter audit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Lubna Alkadi, Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Kadie Altuwaijri, Seba Alotaibi, Rawabi AlAlwan, Mohammed Almaymuni, Nawaf Al Muhyi, Fathima Fazrina Farook

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Lubna AlkadiDepartment of Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, 11426, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. kadil@ksau-hs.edu.sa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3206-8547
Mohammed AlsuhaibaniKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, 11481, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Kadie AltuwaijriKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, 11481, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Seba AlotaibiKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, 11481, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Rawabi AlAlwanKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, 11481, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed AlmaymuniKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, 11481, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nawaf Al MuhyiKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, 11481, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fathima Fazrina FarookKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, 11481, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Remakes in fixed prosthodontics present ongoing clinical and logistical challenges, including increased chairside time, laboratory costs, and patient dissatisfaction. Understanding the prevalence and causes of these remakes is essential for improving restorative outcomes and workflow efficiency. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of laboratory remakes for fixed prosthodontic restorations and examine associations with restoration type, material, and operator classification in a multicenter setting. We conducted a retrospective, multicenter audit of 40,344 indirect restorations fabricated in seven dental laboratories in Riyadh. Predefined null hypotheses posited no associations between remake reasons and (a) restoration type, (b) material, or (c) operator classification. Pearson χ

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Fixed prosthodonticsLaboratory communicationLithium-disilicateRemakesZirconia

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