Introduction . Partial veneer crowns generally include all tooth surfaces except the buccal or labial wall in the preparation. Therefore, it is more conservative than a complete crown , In addtion Gingival health near a partial coverage crown is protected by the supragingival margin ( Kahn AE. J Prosthet Dent 1960 )( Silness J. 1970) a tooth with a full coverage crown is about 2.5 times as likely to have a pulpal problem as one with a partial coverage crown . (Felton D. 1989) Ref. shilingburg fourth edition pg 388
Definitions : partial-coverage crown : an artificial replacement that restores missing tooth structure by surrounding part of the remaining structure with a material such as cast metal alloy, ceramics, or resin; it is retained by mechanical or adhesive means Ref ( The glossary of prosthodontics , ninth adition ) pg 66,
Inlay : a fixed intracoronal restoration; a dental restoration made outside of a tooth to correspond to the form of the prepared cavity, which is then luted into the tooth Onlay : a partial-coverage restoration that restores one or more cusps and adjoining occlusal surfaces or the entire occlusal surface and is retained by mechanical or adhesive means Ref ( The glossary of prosthodontics , ninth adition ) pg 49,63
. Indications - posterior : -1. Tooth have lost moderate amounts of tooth structure if buccal wall is intact 2. retainer for an FDP 3. if alteration of the occlusal surface is needed Anterior : 1.retaining damaged teeth 2. . retainer for an FDP 3. splint teeth
. contraindications: Posterior : 1. short crown 2.extensive caries and periodontal diseases 3.extensive destructions 4. poor alingnment ( partial veneer crowns prepared at parallel axial walls ) 5. proximally bulbous teeth 6. thin teeth (tooth have a thin bacculingual diamention ) Need making proximal grooves on these teeth will leave unsupported enamel Anterior: 1. short crown 2.extensive caries and periodontal diseases 3.extensive destructions 4. cervical caries 5. thin teeth
. advantages: 1 . conservation of tooth structure 2. easy access to margins ( supraGingival ) 3. less gingival involvement the with complete cast crown 4. easy verification of seating ( direct visibility ) 5. easy escape of cement and good seating 6. If an electric pulp test ever needs to be conducted on the tooth, a portion of enamel is unveneered and accessible ( Ho G. Lecture notes. Los Angeles: University of Southern California School of Dentistry, 1959)
Disadvantages : 1- less retentive than complete cast crown Lorey RE, Myers GE. The retentive qualities of bridge retainers . J Am Dent Assoc 1968 2. limited adjustment of path of withdrawal 3. some display of metal
(1-1) maxillary premolar 3\4 crown Ref .(contemporary pg244) 1 - occlusal surface preparation : A- Depth grooves : - pinholes in central groove ( misial , distal pits ) Depth of : 0.8 mm on nonfunctional cusps, 1.3 mm on functional cusp Use : fissure carbide or diamond parallel
- please grooves on ( misial , distal marginal ridge ) - grooves on ( the lingual incline of the buccal cusp, buccal incline of lingual cusp) Use : tapered, round-ended Diamond
B . occlusal reduction : connecting between grooves wide bevel at tip of the cusp Depth : of 1mm ( on nonfunctional cusp ) 1.5mm (functional cusp ) - Assess the amount of occlusal clearance in maximum intercuspation
: 2 .axial preparation - Depth grooves for axial Reduction - Axial reduction : are prepared in the center of the lingual surface and in the Mesiolingual and distolingual transitional line angles , parallel the long axis of the tooth Depth of : 0.5 mm Use : tapered, round-ended - Diamond Axial reduction: Chamfer margin finishing (0.5 mm supraginival )
-. proximal grooves : The groove need not be deeper than 1 mm at its cervical end - placed as far as facially as possible ( buccal half of proximal surface) Use : carbide bur no. 171 (0.5mm) Depth : 1mm -parallel to path of placement of restoration - stop short of margin
-. Con.. proximal grooves : - it can be U shape ( most used ) V shape ( lest retentive and more conservative ) box shape (more retentive and lest conservative ) - Proximal flare
Advantages of proximal grooves : - 1 . to improve retention 2.distinct resistance to lingual displacement 3. reinforce the margin of restoration at this area 4. act as guide during placement
4- occlusal offset : 1mm .wide groove made on the lingual incline of the buccal cusp . inverted V shape lie at uniform distance from occlusal finish line - improve the strength of the casting - reinforce the margin of restoration at this area ( Ingraham R University of Southern California School of Dentistry, ( 1969
5- Buccal and occlusal bevel Margins : - 45 degree bevel ( for structural durability )
- Keep metal display to minimum
(1-2)- mandibular molar 3\4 crown The principles used in a premolar preparation also apply for a maxillary molar except: 1- no occlusal offse t 2 - shoulder on buccal why ?? - Additional retention is required because of the shorter crown length of mandibular teeth - the buccal aspect of the madibular teeth includes the functional cusp
( functional cusp ) Max . post Position of the finising line on facial surface ( terminat near the bucco-occlusal line angle ) Mand.post Position of the finising line 1mm gingival to the lower occlusal contact with upper teeth ( because the buccal cusps in lower are the functional cusps )
3- proximal grooves extended more buccaly (because no need for esthetic ) 4 - beveled from mesial to distal
(1-3) – reverse 3/4 crown Buccal surface is included in the preparation instead of the lingual surface. Indications : 1- Mandibular molars with damaged buccal surface and intact lingual surface 2-Mandibular molars with sever lingual inclinations to be used as bridge retainers
(1-4)- 7\8 crown Three quarter crown with extension on buccal surface from distal side ( mesiobuccal cusp is not veneerd ) - Have better retention and resistance than three quarter crown Shillingburg 3ed pg 160 Indications : (generally used in maxillary 1 st molars with : - Intact mesiobuccal cusp - When there is extensive distal caries or previous restoration
(1-5 ) -proximal half crown A three quarter crown with the distal surface rather than the buccal has been left intact Contraindications: - Caries on the distal surface - Patient with bad oral hygiene
Indications : ( single restoration or as retainer on) - Upper molars where it is difficulte to gait access to the distal surfaces - Lower mesially tilted molars - ( Shillingburg HT Jr. Bridge retainers for tilted abutments. N M Dent J 1972)
pinledge preparation Pinledge retainer(2): pinledge (1998): a partial-coverage crown or retainer that incorporates pins that insert into corresponding pinholes prepared in the tooth Ref .( The glossary of prosthodontics , ninth adition ) pg 69
Indications 1-undamaged anterior teeth in dentitions with little or no caries. 2-if esthetic appearance is highly important 3-splinting of anterior teeth bridge retainer(8) (9) Alteration of lingual contour of maxillary teeth Protection of incisal edge of anterior teeth in case of attrition Contraindications : 1-Young patients with large pulp 2-poor oral hygiene ,multiple caries 3-non vital teeth 4- thin tooth ( narrow labiolingual diamention )
Advantages : conservative minimum gingival involvement adequate retention accessibility for finishing and hygiene disadvantages: less retention than complete coverage technically demanding not useble on nonvital teeth
(2-1)- maxillary canine 3\4 crown 1-placment of guiding groove on the lingual surface Use : round ended diamond Depth :1mm
2- lingual surface reduction Clearance is verified before reduction of the other half. Use : football-shaped diamond Depth :1mm
incisal bevel. No significant change has occurred in the incisocervical height. Use : round ended diamond Depth : 0.7 mm
5-retention forms Proximal grooves and lingual pinhole Use : Fine –grit tapered diamonds or tungsten carbide bur 5-retention forms Proximal grooves and lingual pinhole Use : Fine –grit tapered diamonds or tungsten carbide bur
The pinhole is prepared stages : 1- A small horizontal ledge Use : large , tapered or cylindrical tungsten carbide bur 2- a slight dimple is created (Indentations) Use : small round bur at the intended pinhole location;
3- preparation pilot hole Use : small-diameter twist drill* (it must be parallel to the precise path of placement of the restoration ) 4- the preparation is completed with a tapered tungsten carbide bur to a pinhole depth of approximately 2 mm;
4-Indentations: . left and right sides of the incisal ledge and center in the cervical ledge use : small, round bur
(2-2)- maxillary central incisor pinledge : 1-Guiding grooves on lingual surface Use : round ended diamond Depth : 1mm 2-lingual reduction , placement of incisal bevel Use : football-shaped diamond Depth :1mm
3-Incisal and cervical ledges Prepare two ledges use : a cylindrical tungsten carbide bur. Recommended minimum ledge width is 0.7 mm
5-preparation of Pinholes depth of 2 mm ( pinholes will be in sound dentin ) Use ; tapered tungsten carbide bur
INLAYS AND ONLAYS Materials : Cast metals high gold alloys low gold alloys palladium silver alloys base metal alloys Tooth colored 1-Porcelain 2-composite
Indications : onlay inlay 1- carious teeth with intact buccal and lingual cusps 2- Need to replace MOD amalgam 3- Low caries rate 4- Patient’s request for gold instead of amalgam 1-Small carious lesion 2- remaining dentin Adequate for support 3- Low caries rate 4- Patient’s request for gold instead of amalgam or composite resin
Contraindications: onlay inlay 1- Extensive caries 2- Poor plaque control 3- Short clinical crown or extruded teeth 4-Lesions extending beyond transitional line angles 1- Extensive caries 2- Poor oral hygiene 3- Small teeth 4- young patient 5- Poor dentinal support
Advantages : onlay inlay 1- Support of cusps 2-High strength + Same advantages of inlay 1- Superior material properties 2- Longevity 3-No discoloration from corrosion 4- Least complex cast restoration
Disadvantages : onlay inlay 1- Lacks retention + Same disadvantages of inlay 1- Less conservation of tooth structure than amalgam 2- May display metal 3- Gingival extension beyond ideal
a- Mesio - occlusal or Distal- occlusal Inlay Preparation Outline Form : Occlusal preparation - Penetrate the central groove in 3 points just depth of the dentin : (typically about 1.8 mm) use : tapered tungsten carbide bur - connect between points - use : tapered tungsten carbide bur - extend the outline proximally ,then layer of enamel should remain between the side of the bur and the adjacent
- box preparation width of the gingival floor : (1 mm mesiodistally ) Use : tapered tungsten carbide bur
- caries excavation : Use : excavator , round bur in the low speed - axiogingival groove and bevel placement - groove at junction of axial and gingival walls enhance resistance form , and prevent distortion of the wax pattern during manipulation Use : GMT
- bevels : provide strength and durability place 45 degree gingival margin bevel , 0.8 mm wide proximal bevels on buccal and lingual walls occlusal bevel Use : tapered tungsten carbide bur or fine-grit diamond
b- Mesio - occlusal –distal Onlay Preparation (MOD) : similar to The occlusal outline and proximal boxes of an inlay ,The additional steps : 1- occlusal reduction and a 2-functional (centric) cusp ledge:
outline form prepare the occlusal outline ( 1.8 mm deep) use : tapered tungsten carbide bur - prepare the boxes: - extend the outline both mesially and distally - caries excavation : Use : excavator , round bur in the low speed
- occlusal reduction -place grooves on the functional cusps (1.3 mm deep , allowing 0.2 smoothing ) -place grooves on the nonfunctional cusps ( 0.8 mm ) use : tapered tungsten carbide bur
-connect the grooves Use : tapered tungsten carbide bur - prepare (1.mm functional cusp ledge): provides the restoration bulk in this high stress area ( structural durability ) 1 mm apical to the opposing centric contacts , it extend to the proximal boxes Use : cylindrical tungsten carbide bur
margin placement :( bevels) continues bevel on all margins gingival bevel (45-degree) bevels on functional(1.5mm) and nonfunctional cusps(1mm) ( for additional bulk at margins ) Use : tapered tungsten carbide bur or fine-grit diamond