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t be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement,

and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival

health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function

The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture

The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and ne The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the

occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator!

procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures.

%revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed

restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function.

Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates.

+ The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed

or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free

gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged

during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function

The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture

The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the

occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator!

procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures.

%revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed

restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function.

Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates.

+ The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed

or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free

gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged

during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function

The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture

The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the

occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator!

procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures.

%revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed

restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function.

Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates.

+ The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed

or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free

gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged

during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function

The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture

The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the

occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator!

procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures.

%revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed

restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function.

Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates.

+ The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed

or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free

gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged

during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function

The greatest stresses in an interi%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture

The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! a cessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interim fi"ed restoration are li&el! to occur during chewing. 3nless the patient avoids contacting the prosthe%eriodontal health To facilitate pla.ue removal, an interim fi"ed restora-tion must have good marginal fit, proper contour, and a smooth surface. This is particularl! important when the crown margin is placed apical to the free gingival margin. ' f the interim fi"ed restoration is inade.uate and pla.ue control is impaired, gingival health deteriorates. + The maintenance of good gingival health is alwa!s desirable, but it has special practical significance when fi"ed prosthodontics is underta&en. nflamed or hemorrhagic gingival tissues ma&e subse.uent

procedures (e.g., impression ma&ing and cementa-tion) ver! difficult. The longer the interim fi"ed restoration must serve, the more significant an! defi-ciencies in its fit and contour become (Fig. #(-'). a restoration with poor occlusal form and function. Hori*ontal movement results in e"cessive or defi-cient pro"imal contacts. The former re.uire tedious chairside ad/ustment0 the latter involve a laborator! procedure to add metal or ceramic to the deficient site. n spite of these efforts, pro"imal crown con-tours are distorted. This, along with a resulting root pro"imit! (Fig. #(-(), impairs oral h!giene measures. %revention of enamel fracture The interim fi"ed restoration should protect teeth wea&ened b! crown preparation (Fig. #(-,). This is particularl! true with partial coverage designs in which the margin of the preparation is close to the occlusal surface of the tooth and could be damaged during chewing. 1ven a small chip of enamel ma&es the definitive restoration unsatisfactor! and necessi-tates a time-consuming rema&e. 2echanical -e.uirements Function The greatest stresses in an interim fi"ed restoration are li&el! to occur during chewing. 3nless the patient avoids contacting the prosthesis when eating, internal stresses are similar to those occurring in the definitive restoration. The strength of pol!meth!l methacr!late resin is about one-twentieth that of

metal-ceramic allo!s,( which ma&es fracture of the interim fi"ed restoration much more li&el!. Fracture is not usuall! a problem with a complete crown as long as the tooth has been ade.uatel! reduced. 2ore fre.uentl!, brea&age occurs with partial-coverage restorations and partial F4%s. %artial-sis when eating, internal stresses are similar to those occurring in the definitive restoration. The strength of pol!meth!l methacr!late resin is about one-twentieth that of metal-ceramic allo!s,( which ma&es fracture of the interim fi"ed restoration much more li&el!. Fracture is not usuall! a problem with a complete crown as long as the tooth has been ade.uatel! reduced. 2ore fre.uentl!, brea&age occurs with partial-coverage restorations and partial F4%s. %artial-m fi"ed restoration are li&el! to occur during chewing. 3nless the patient avoids contacting the prosthesis when eating, internal stresses are similar to those occurring in the definitive restoration. The strength of pol!meth!l methacr!late resin is about one-twentieth that of metal-ceramic allo!s,( which ma&es fracture of the interim fi"ed restoration much more li&el!. Fracture is not usuall! a problem with a complete crown as

long as the tooth has been ade.uatel! reduced. 2ore fre.uentl!, brea&age occurs with partial-coverage restorations and partial F4%s. %artial- a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel!

9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to

interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have

as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of

displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel!

9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to

interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationat be great enough to interfere with the arc of the casting pivoting about a point on the margin on the opposite side of the restoration22 (Fig 9-9a). The shorter wall does not afford this resistance (Fig 9-9b). The shorter the wall, the more important its inclination. The walls of shorter preparations should have

as little taper as possible to increase the resistance. However, even this will not help if the walls are too short.

t ma! be possible to successfull! restore a tooth with short walls if the tooth has a small diameter. The preparation on the smaller tooth will have a short rotational radius for the arc of displacement, and the incisal portion of the a"ial wall will resist displacement (Fig 9-#$a). The longer rotational radius on the larger preparation allows for a more gradual arc of displacement, and the a"ial wall does not resist removal (Fig 9-#$b). %ar&er et al2' found that appro"imatel! 9() of anterior preparations anal!*ed had resistance form, while onl! +,) of those on molars did.

-esistance to displacement for a short-walled preparation on a large tooth can be improved b! placing grooves in the a"ial walls. n effect, this reduces the rotationa