Lecture 3B - Complete Veneer Crown Prep

Question 1

Indications for a FMC

Answer 1

• Teeth with extensive destruction by caries
• Teeth with extensive destruction by trauma
• Restoration of choice for maximum retention and resistance
• Survey crown as RPD retainer
• Endodontically treated teeth

Question 2

Contraindications for a FMC

Answer 2

• If treatment objectives can be met with a more conservative restoration
• If Partial-coverage restoration is acceptable
• Low requirement for resistance and retention (short span FPD)
• High esthetic needs like anterior tooth

Question 3

Crown buildup material depends on what?

Answer 3

Extent of tooth destruction
Overall treatment plan
Operator’s preference

Question 4

The following features of a FMC have what function?

• Seating groove?
• Functional cusp bevel
• Planar occlusal reduction
• Axial reduction

Answer 4

Seating groove –> Retention and resistance
Functional cusp bevel -> Structural durability
PLanar occlusal reduction –> Structural durability
Axial reduction –> Retention and resistance