Indonesian Journal of Prosthodontics
Vol 4 No 2 (2023): December 2023

Marginal fit comparison of conventional and CAD/CAM techniques of PMMA temporary crown

Achmad Riwandy (Prosthodontic Specialist Program Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia Jakarta, Indonesia)
Ira Tanti (Prosthodontic Department Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Dec 2023

Abstract

Despite the weakness of PMMA as a temporary crown, this material has a high fracture resistance. PMMA can be used for a long time as a temporary and it can replace teeth loss. The marginal fit of the temporary crown must be as precise as that of the definitive crown to prevent irritation of the pulp tissue, inflammation of the periodontal tissues, and also produce an esthetic result. CAD/CAM temporary crown made of PMMA is a new concept in dentistry so it still needs to be investigated regarding the marginal gap in considering the use of conventional PMMA temporary crown. The objective is to review the comparison of the marginal gap of temporary crowns made from PMMA with CAD/CAM technology against conventional method. It is concluded that temporary crowns manufactured by CAD/ CAM method produces a better marginal fit than the conventional method. Polymerization shrinkage is one of the causes of dimensional changes that cause a marginal gap.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijp

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry

Description

Indonesian Journal of Prosthodontics publishes research articles the best practices and policies of dental research regarding all aspects of oral and occlusal rehabilitation, fixed/removable prosthodontics, oral implantology and applied oral biology and ...