Quiz 1 Flashcards
Preparation
The final shape (form of the tooth) produced my instrumentation, to receive a restoration
Complete Veneer Crown Preparation
Extracoronal preparation involving the entire clinical crowen
Complete Veneer Crown (CVC)
A cast-gold extracoronal restoration which covers the clinical crown
Path of Withdrawal (POW)
The imaginary line along which a casting is moved when it is separated from its prepared tooth. For single crowns the POW should be nearly coincident with the tooth’s long axis, which can be determined clinically by bisecting the angle formed by opposing axial surfaces in the gingival third of the tooth
Axial Wall
Part of a crown preparation prepared in the long axis of the tooth - can be buccal, lingual, mesial, or distal
Convergence angle
The angle or taper formed by diametrically opposed axial walls
Chamfer
The cervical junction of the prepared axial wall and the unprepared portion of the tooth structure. The chamfer extends around the most cervical portion of the tooth preparation
Line Angle (general definition)
The lines formed by the junction of any two tooth surfaces. These should be rounded in complete crown preparations.
Axial Wall Line Angle
The junction between any two axial walls
Occlusoaxial line angle
The junction between the occlusal surface and an axial wall
Cavo-surface line angle
The junction of prepared (cut) to unprepared (uncut) tooth structure. This is an external line angle
Depth Orientation Grooves
Grooves placed on the surface of the tooth to provide a reference to determine when sufficient tooth structure has been reduced
Functional cusp bevel
A wide bevel placed on the functional cusps (the buccal inclines of the mandibular buccal cusps and the lingual inclines of the maxillary lingual cusps). The thickness of the tooth structure removed when preparing this bevel ensures that correct contours of the final restoration can be re-established while providing correct convergence and adequate thickness of restorative material
Undercut definition
A crown preparation where a wax pattern cannot be withdrawn from its die without distortion
2 causes of undercuts (which can be corrected in which way, too)
- A depression in an axial wall caused, for example, by a carious lesion. This can often be corrected with a base material.
- Diametrically opposed axial walls that do not converge occlusally caused by imprope angulation of the cutting instrument. This type requires further reduction.
Occlusal clearance
The distance between the occlusal surface of the prepared tooth and the occlusal surface of the opposing tooth. This clearance must be evaluated during excursive jaw movements, as well as intercuspal position
Retention form
The characteristics of tooth preparation which tends to resist the removal of a restoration along its path of withdrawal.
Resistance form
The characteristics of a tooth preparation which tends to prevent dislodgement of a seated restoration by forces directed in an apical or oblique direction. REsistance form prevents dislodgement of the restoration by occlusal forces
4 advantages of CVC
- High Strength
- Longevity
- High resistance to displacement
- Ability to modify axial contours and occlusion
4 disadvantages of CVC
- Display of metal
- Removal of tooth substance
- Vitality testing
- Margin close to gingival tissue
8 indications for CVC
- Extensive destruction by caries or traume
- Endo treated teeth
- Large existing restorations
- Maximum retention needed
- Recountouring of axial surfaces
- Correction of malinclination
- Correction of occlusal discrepancies
- Provide contours suitable for a removable partial denture
Contraindications for CVC
Wherever a tooth can be adequately restored with a more conservative restoration.
4 Principles of tooth preparation
- Conservation of tooth structure
- Marginal integrity of the restoration
- Retention and resistance
- Structural durability
Define conservation of tooth structure
Minimum tooth reduction compatible with adequate strength and correct contour of the restoration
5 causes of excess reduction
- The tooth is prepared with excessive convergence angle (recommended 2-10 degrees)
- The preparation does not follow the anatomical features of the tooth
- The POW diverges from the long axis of the tooth
- An excessively wide margin (ideal =.5mm)
- Excessively gingival extension of the preparation (ideally no further cervically than retention form and existing resorations or defects dictate)
Define Marginal Integrity of a restoration
The tooth-restoration interface at the gingival margin is a potential site of failure due to cement dissolution or roughness. The preparation should be designed to enable a smooth, strong, well adapted casting to be provided.
4 causes of inadequate marginal integrity
- The chamfer is too narrow to provide sufficient bulk of restorative material without over contouring (ideal = .5mm)
- The cavo-surface line angle cannot easily be determined during laboratory procedures
- The chamfer is rough or uneven
- The preparation is undercut causing distortion of wax pattern
Define Inadequate Retention and Resistance
Inadequate retention and resistance form may lead to displacement of the restoration during function.
3 causes of inadequate retention and resistance
- Excessive convergence angle (greater than 10 degrees)
- Inadequate height and surface area of the axial walls
- Insufficient surface area to resist tipping of the restoration
Define Structural Durability of Restoration
The restoration must have sufficient bulk to desist distortion and allow for wear during service. However, an unnecessarily thick casting is indicative of excessive tooth preparation.
What are the recommended dimensions and acceptable ranges of a CVC to have structural stability for functional cusp, central groove, non-functional cusp, and chamfer
- Functional cusp: 1.5 mm (1.3-1.7mm)
- Central groove: 1 mm (0.8-1.2mm)
- Non-functional cusp: 1 mm (0.8-1.2mm)
- Chamfer width: 0.5 mm (0.4-0.7mm)
2 Advantages of using 242.6 bur for CVC
- It is a taped bur that will create a tapered surface convergence approx. 3-4 degrees from the cervical toward the occlusal.
- The tip is hemispherical to produce a chamfer as the bur cuts into tooth structure.
5 steps of tooth reduction for CVC (in order)
- Occlusal guiding grooves
- Occlusal reduction
- Axial guiding grooves
- Axial reduction
- Finishing and evaluation
Indication for a crown
- Restorative material is so large that supporting tooth structure is at risk for tooth breaking or fracture. Restoration is too large
- Erosion of enamel and dentin is exposed resulting in increased sensitivity
- Missing teeth need a bridge but the tooth is flat so a crown can be added to increase convexity of tooth to hold the bridge better
Complete veneer crown:
a cast-gold extra-coronal restoration which covers the clinical crown. Placed on top of a prep (CVC)
Complete veneer crown preparation:
extra - coronal preparation involving the entire clinical crown.