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Checking and verification

of crowns and fixed partial


dentures
Objectives:
1- Clinical significance.
2- Steps for metal try in.
3- Dealing with the possible complications.
1-Checking on the die.

2-Seating on the tooth.

3-Evaluation of the
seated crown or FPD.
Incomplete seating

Error Cause Correction


Remnants of temporary Improper cleaning of tooth Remove remnants of
cements. temporary cements
Tight proximal contact abrasion of the adjacent Identify tight contact by
stone contact points interposing articulating
paper, grind and polish.
Nodules on fitting surface Air bubbles trapped during Identify under
investment magnification and
remove with small round
bur
Tight cast Lack of die spacer Pressure indicating paste
Change in abutment Lack of provisional Retake impression
relationship restorations.
Distorted impression Impression rebounding Retake impression
Evaluation of the seated crown
or FPD.

Margin assessment

Retention

Stability

Assessment of occlusion
Margin assessment

Overextend Negative Positive open


margin ledge ledge
margin
Retention

A crown or FPD should not feel too


tight nor too loose.
Stability or Rocking

-Nodule-
-Sharp edges
-Distortion
Assessment of occlusion
Porcelain try-in
1-Proximal contact
-open contact
- heavy contact:
cause improper setting
2- Pontic design
3- Occlusion

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