Fixed partial denture-Part 1

This course is about one of the important topics of fixed prosthodontics. It is important from both clinical and theoretical point of view. 

• In this course the students are going to understand Full veneer crowns.

• First we will discuss about the dental crowns. Why they are needed. Types, indications and contraindications of dental crowns.

• We will discuss about the definition and requirements of crown preparation.

• We will discuss about 5 principles of crown preparation i.e preservation of tooth structure, resistance and retention form, structural durability, marginal integrity and preservation of periodontium.

• Types of finish lines prepared during crown preparation. There advantages, disadvantages, indications and contraindications.

• Various types of burs used during crown preparation.

• Various types of full veneer crowns available in the field of dentistry. There advantages and disadvantages, indications and contraindications.

• Armamentarium required during crown preparation.

• Procedure to prepare all metal full veneer crowns.

• Procedure to prepare porcelain fused to metal full veneer crowns for anterior teeth.

• Procedure to prepare porcelain fused to metal full veneer crowns for posterior teeth

• Procedure to prepare all ceramic full veneer crowns for anterior teeth.

• Procedure to prepare all ceramic full veneer crowns for posterior teeth.

• And after completion of every crown preparation there is summary part where a diagram with all finish lines, reduction to be done on the labial, lingual, occlusal and incisal surface is mentioned.