Proper tooth preparation is essential for longevity of an indirect restoration. Variations in tooth preparations can be dictated by the restorative material selected and the clinical situation. In this course, learners will discuss the essential steps in tooth shaping to maximize success, illustrate efficient techniques and materials for provisional restorations.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors affecting precision fit of indirect restorations.
- Identify the reasons why recurrent caries develops at the crown-tooth interface
- Identify the diamond rotary instruments required for ideal tooth reduction and marginal shape for each of the materials available for indirect restorations
- Distinguish modifications to the tooth preparation required due to occlusion and patient factors
- Demonstrate the materials and techniques for provisional restorations
- Demonstrate conventional impression technique.