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What can over contouring a restoration have a disastrous effect on?
What can over contouring a restoration have a disastrous effect on?
- The pulp chamber
- The dentin
- The periodontium (correct)
- The enamel
What can inadequate axial reduction lead to in restorations?
What can inadequate axial reduction lead to in restorations?
- Restorations with thick walls
- Restorations with thin walls (correct)
- Restorations with narrow isthmuses
- Restorations with over-contoured occlusal surfaces
What contributes to the poor appearance of some metal-ceramic restorations?
What contributes to the poor appearance of some metal-ceramic restorations?
- Excessive porcelain thickness
- Inaccurate metal framework
- Incorrect occlusal adjustment
- Insufficient porcelain thickness (correct)
What is important for esthetic partial coverage restorations?
What is important for esthetic partial coverage restorations?
What does the use of non-metallic restorations permit in terms of finish line?
What does the use of non-metallic restorations permit in terms of finish line?
What is the purpose of the functional cusp bevel?
What is the purpose of the functional cusp bevel?
Why is adequate tooth reduction important in restoration construction?
Why is adequate tooth reduction important in restoration construction?
What is the recommended occlusal reduction for all-ceramic crowns on functional cusps?
What is the recommended occlusal reduction for all-ceramic crowns on functional cusps?
What is the purpose of the reinforcing structures (struts) in restoration construction?
What is the purpose of the reinforcing structures (struts) in restoration construction?
Why should the basic pattern of the occlusal surface be duplicated in the preparation?
Why should the basic pattern of the occlusal surface be duplicated in the preparation?