Question 134 · LDEK · Crowns

Cementing over a contoured prosthetic crown (too long in the cervical region) will result in:

  1. A. mobility of the abutment teeth in 3-point bridge.
  2. B. overloading of the tooth and periodontal trauma.
  3. C. periodontal trauma with a chronic inflammation of periodontium.
  4. D. tenderness to percussion and an intense response of the tooth to thermal stimuli.
  5. E. occlusal surface wear of the opposing teeth.
Hint

Think about what an overextended cervical margin does to the biologic width and to plaque control.

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