Question 267 · LDEK · Post and core restorations

Tooth 21 with previous root canal treatment and preserved crown. Post and core with subsequent ceramic crown are planned. The procedure should start with:

  1. A. placing the retraction cord.
  2. B. shortening the clinical crown up to the gingival margin.
  3. C. taking the impression of the upper arch with highly resilient silicone impression material.
  4. D. removing all restorations from the clinical crown.
  5. E. preparation of the root canal.
Hint

Before deciding how much tooth structure is available for a ferrule, you must see what is really left of the crown.

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