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Effect of venting and seating techniques on the cementation of complete coverage restorations (Originally was published in 1992) M. A. Cruz, J. A. Sorenson, and W. K. Johnson Clinical Relevance The best seating of complete crowns during cementation can be achieved by venting the crown and using a tapping cementation technique. When the crown is […]

A dental crown is a prosthetic replacement used to replace lost tooth structure. It is often necessary and ideal for situations where there is extensive destruction of tooth structure. Such extensive destruction or loss of tooth structure can be caused either through fractures or decay. However, according to Dr. Mark Cruz, this is an era […]

Dental crowns are a prosthetic component that replaces lost tooth structure. Crowns are a means of dental restoration and are commonly known as dental caps or tooth caps because of the tooth-shaped cap placed over the tooth. This ‘cap’ protects the damaged or decayed coronal portion of a stable or viable tooth. Crowns are also […]

The duration that a crown will last depends on a variety of factors. Primarily, it depends on the diagnosis and the quality of service received by the patient. The quality of service depends on the dentist’s, as well as the laboratory technician’s contribution. Hence, a crown that is well made in accordance with the right […]