Crown Fitting and Cementation - Trouble Shooting

Question 1

how do you check if the bite is too high?

Answer 1

use articulating paper
shim stock - 8nanometer thick metal foil

Question 2

what are the steps after when the crown is fully seating but is too high?

Answer 2

• check occlusion with articulating paper
• adjust the thickness
• polish before cementing
• use ‘fit checking’ medium inside
• if it doesn’t fit right, then remake

Question 3

when making adjustments, how thin should the crown NOT go?

Answer 3

less than 0.3mm

Question 4

what are the steps taken when the crown does not fully seat?

Answer 4

• check for obvious defects and contact points
• adjust and retry
• use ‘fit checking’ medium inside
• if it’s still not fitting, remake it

OR

• check the prep for any remaining cement
• check for any undercuts
• check model for damage