Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2010): Formerly Jurnal Dentofasial ISSN 1412-8926

Mahkota tiruan metal porselen anterior dengan modifikasi tepi porselen

Roeli Ardi Andries (Departemen Prostodonsia, Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi, Universitas Indonesia Jakarta, Indonesia)
Farisza Gita (Departemen Prostodonsia, Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi, Universitas Indonesia Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Oct 2010

Abstract

Metal ceramic crown is a very popular restoration used in dentistry for itsadvantageous properties. However, when metal ceramic crown is used at anteriorregion, grey area usually occured around the margin area and cause poor esthetics.The esthetic of metal ceramic crown can be improved by modifying the porcelainmargin. Therefore providing better translucency of cervical area the gingival will notaffected by metal coping. Margin preparation for porcelain should be shoulder typewith internal round angle and is made about 90-100° to root surface with 1-1.5 mmthickness. This case report discussed about the management of metal ceramic dowelcrown on anterior teeth with modification of porcelain margin to achieve restorationwith excellent esthetics.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jdmfs

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry

Description

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science (J Dentomaxillofac Sci) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open access journal published in English language. Our journal aims to keep dentists informed of developments and advances in general dentistry and its different specialties in an easy-to-read ...