Question 115 · LDEK · Crowns

The following parameters influence the retention of prosthetic crowns and post and cores:

1) mutual relation of two opposing surfaces that should be parallel;
2) mutual relation of two opposing surfaces that should be parallel or slightly convergent;
3) length of prepared abutment teeth;
4) width of prepared abutments.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3.
  2. B. 1,4.
  3. C. 2,3.
  4. D. 2,4.
  5. E. 1,3,4.
Hint

Consider which wall taper is clinically realistic and which dimension of the preparation most directly lengthens the path of withdrawal.

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