Strip Crown Flashcards

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Q

strip crown measurements

A

incisal edge reduction: 1.0 - 1.5 mm

facial surface reduction: 1 mm/ 850 diamond bur

all lingual surface reduction: .5mm

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strip crown indications

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1) decayed anterior teeth
2) malformed anterior teeth
3) discolored anterior teeth
4) developmental defects (AI)
5) traumatized teeth

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3
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strip crown criteria

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1) anterior teeth
2) maxillary teeth more frequently
3) no overt pulpal involvement
4) functional
5) more than half of the root remaining
6) enamel and tooth structure sufficient
7) behavior

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4
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Technique - Pinkham

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1) pick shade first
2) anesthetize then isolate
3) minimized contamination
4) note mesio-distal width of too or space available
5) remove decay
6) protect pulp
7) preparation of tooth

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5
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Remove the collar

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make sure crown extends 0.5 - 1mm below finish line

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Prepare tooth for composite - etch, bond

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make sure no contamination

fill crown about 2/3 with composite resin

  1. seat on tooth confirming fit at gingival margin
  2. orientate w/ adjacent teeth
  3. remove excess resin
  4. cure resin (F, I, L)
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Problems that can be encountered

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  1. tearing of crown with trimming
  2. splitting of crown when seating
  3. unable to remove celluloid form
  4. stains show through composite
  5. discoloration of gingival margins

REMOVE ALL COMPOSITE BEFORE CURING

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