Module Information

In level 1 of the Full Crown Module, we are going to apply all the principles of
preparing tooth to receive a full crown restoration. You will be guided with the
step by step procedures in preparing tooth #30  that is going to be
restored with a Full Gold Crown (FGC)  An extension of the exercise is
also included for further practice and efficiency. 

Setting up of the Articulated Teeth 

Since this is a simulated exercise, tooth preparation should be done on a
Frasaco ® Model mounted on the simulator.
1. Get a typhodont tooth # 30.
2. You may also start setting up for your extensions and mount teeth # 12
and #8
3. Screw it on the space provided.
4. Make an alginate impression and pour it with the microstone.
5. Mount the articulator in the simulated patient.
6. Prepare silicone putty matrices of the tooth and the adjacent teeth
7. Prepare your instruments (handpiece, burs and mouth mirrors, etc,)
8. Have the evaluation criteri

Preparing Tooth for Full Crown Restoration 

In the succeeding steps, we will be reducing the tooth structure per tooth surface.
Although the sequence of surface to be reduced may vary according to
operator’s preference, our recommended steps would focus more on the goal(s)
of each procedure and the amount of tooth structure to be reduced. As you begin
your tooth preparation, read the full crown evaluation matrix to guide you in
applying the principles of the tooth preparation. 

Occlusal Surface Reduction

1. With your round-end tapered diamond bur, place the depth grooves 
   in the following areas:
   a. primary development grooves
   b. crest of the trianglular ridges
2. . Orient the bur parallel to the inner inclines.
   .